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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,095.38, 258,185.85 and 106,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,095.38, 258,185.85 and 106,534.40 is: 147,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,095.38 : 258,185.85 = 106,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,095.38/258,185.85 = 106,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,095.38x = 258,185.85 × 106,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,095.38x = 27,505,674,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,505,674,618.24/187,095.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,014.18

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