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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,140.24, 258,299.91 and 106,615.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,140.24, 258,299.91 and 106,615.62 is: 147,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,140.24 : 258,299.91 = 106,615.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,140.24/258,299.91 = 106,615.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,140.24x = 258,299.91 × 106,615.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,140.24x = 27,538,805,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538,805,050.59/187,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,155.98

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