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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,249.62, 258,385.91 and 106,672.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,249.62, 258,385.91 and 106,672.34 is: 147,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,249.62 : 258,385.91 = 106,672.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,249.62/258,385.91 = 106,672.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,249.62x = 258,385.91 × 106,672.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,249.62x = 27,562,629,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,562,629,642.73/187,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,197.25

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