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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,194.22, 258,327.96 and 106,629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,194.22, 258,327.96 and 106,629.18 is: 147,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,194.22 : 258,327.96 = 106,629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,194.22/258,327.96 = 106,629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,194.22x = 258,327.96 × 106,629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,194.22x = 27,545,298,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,545,298,545.87/187,194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,148.23

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