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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,150.52, 258,243.72 and 106,566.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,150.52, 258,243.72 and 106,566.86 is: 147,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,150.52 : 258,243.72 = 106,566.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,150.52/258,243.72 = 106,566.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,150.52x = 258,243.72 × 106,566.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,150.52x = 27,520,222,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520,222,355.12/187,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,048.60

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