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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,031.22, 258,104.73 and 106,463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,031.22, 258,104.73 and 106,463.94 is: 146,921.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,031.22 : 258,104.73 = 106,463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,031.22/258,104.73 = 106,463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,031.22x = 258,104.73 × 106,463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,031.22x = 27,478,846,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,478,846,488.44/187,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,921.17

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