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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,238.78, 258,326.42 and 106,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,238.78, 258,326.42 and 106,609.28 is: 147,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,238.78 : 258,326.42 = 106,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,238.78/258,326.42 = 106,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,238.78x = 258,326.42 × 106,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,238.78x = 27,539,993,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539,993,641.18/187,238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,084.88

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