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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,214.51, 258,325.85 and 106,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,214.51, 258,325.85 and 106,643.60 is: 147,150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,214.51 : 258,325.85 = 106,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,214.51/258,325.85 = 106,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,214.51x = 258,325.85 × 106,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,214.51x = 27,548,798,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,798,083.84/187,214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,150.98

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