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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,977.41, 259,425.24 and 103,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,977.41, 259,425.24 and 103,110.88 is: 142,302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,977.41 : 259,425.24 = 103,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,977.41/259,425.24 = 103,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,977.41x = 259,425.24 × 103,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,977.41x = 26,749,563,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,749,563,755.38/187,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,302.01

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