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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,218.14, 258,330.84 and 106,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,218.14, 258,330.84 and 106,647.24 is: 147,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,218.14 : 258,330.84 = 106,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,218.14/258,330.84 = 106,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,218.14x = 258,330.84 × 106,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,218.14x = 27,550,271,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550,271,092.88/187,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,155.99

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