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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,206.78, 258,344.96 and 106,634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,206.78, 258,344.96 and 106,634.28 is: 147,155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,206.78 : 258,344.96 = 106,634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,206.78/258,344.96 = 106,634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,206.78x = 258,344.96 × 106,634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,206.78x = 27,548,428,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,428,801.23/187,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,155.08

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