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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,167.57, 258,261.39 and 106,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,167.57, 258,261.39 and 106,596.60 is: 147,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,167.57 : 258,261.39 = 106,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,167.57/258,261.39 = 106,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,167.57x = 258,261.39 × 106,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,167.57x = 27,529,786,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,786,085.27/187,167.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,086.30

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