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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,166.07, 258,259.32 and 106,595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,166.07, 258,259.32 and 106,595.10 is: 147,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,166.07 : 258,259.32 = 106,595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,166.07/258,259.32 = 106,595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,166.07x = 258,259.32 × 106,595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,166.07x = 27,529,178,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,178,041.33/187,166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,084.23

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