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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,182.48, 258,357.72 and 106,657.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,182.48, 258,357.72 and 106,657.47 is: 147,213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,182.48 : 258,357.72 = 106,657.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,182.48/258,357.72 = 106,657.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,182.48x = 258,357.72 × 106,657.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,182.48x = 27,555,780,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555,780,770.17/187,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,213.46

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