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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,031.72, 258,105.42 and 106,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,031.72, 258,105.42 and 106,464.44 is: 146,921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,031.72 : 258,105.42 = 106,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,031.72/258,105.42 = 106,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,031.72x = 258,105.42 × 106,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,031.72x = 27,479,047,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479,047,710.74/187,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,921.86

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