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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,104.69, 258,204.73 and 106,532.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,104.69, 258,204.73 and 106,532.26 is: 147,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,104.69 : 258,204.73 = 106,532.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,104.69/258,204.73 = 106,532.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,104.69x = 258,204.73 × 106,532.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,104.69x = 27,507,133,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507,133,429.59/187,104.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,014.67

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