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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,171.46, 258,296.55 and 106,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,171.46, 258,296.55 and 106,599.04 is: 147,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,171.46 : 258,296.55 = 106,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,171.46/258,296.55 = 106,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,171.46x = 258,296.55 × 106,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,171.46x = 27,534,163,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534,163,219.82/187,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,106.63

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