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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,977.79, 259,425.75 and 103,111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,977.79, 259,425.75 and 103,111.25 is: 142,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,977.79 : 259,425.75 = 103,111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,977.79/259,425.75 = 103,111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,977.79x = 259,425.75 × 103,111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,977.79x = 26,749,713,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,749,713,364.69/187,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,302.52

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