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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,023.61, 258,094.23 and 106,456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,023.61, 258,094.23 and 106,456.33 is: 146,910.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,023.61 : 258,094.23 = 106,456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,023.61/258,094.23 = 106,456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,023.61x = 258,094.23 × 106,456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,023.61x = 27,475,763,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,763,871.12/187,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,910.67

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