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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,217.57, 258,330.38 and 106,646.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,217.57, 258,330.38 and 106,646.67 is: 147,155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,217.57 : 258,330.38 = 106,646.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,217.57/258,330.38 = 106,646.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,217.57x = 258,330.38 × 106,646.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,217.57x = 27,550,074,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550,074,253.60/187,217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,155.39

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