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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,145.89, 258,261.03 and 106,573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,145.89, 258,261.03 and 106,573.43 is: 147,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,145.89 : 258,261.03 = 106,573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,145.89/258,261.03 = 106,573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,145.89x = 258,261.03 × 106,573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,145.89x = 27,523,764,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523,764,448.09/187,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,071.17

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