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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,026.52, 258,098.25 and 106,459.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,026.52, 258,098.25 and 106,459.23 is: 146,914.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,026.52 : 258,098.25 = 106,459.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,026.52/258,098.25 = 106,459.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,026.52x = 258,098.25 × 106,459.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,026.52x = 27,476,941,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476,941,527.99/187,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,914.68

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