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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,174.88, 258,313.80 and 105,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,174.88, 258,313.80 and 105,523.28 is: 145,629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,174.88 : 258,313.80 = 105,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,174.88/258,313.80 = 105,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,174.88x = 258,313.80 × 105,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,174.88x = 27,258,119,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,119,445.26/187,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,629.15

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