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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,241.23, 258,393.68 and 106,672.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,241.23, 258,393.68 and 106,672.15 is: 147,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,241.23 : 258,393.68 = 106,672.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,241.23/258,393.68 = 106,672.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,241.23x = 258,393.68 × 106,672.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,241.23x = 27,563,409,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,563,409,392.01/187,241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,208.01

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