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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,251.04, 258,343.32 and 106,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,251.04, 258,343.32 and 106,621.52 is: 147,101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,251.04 : 258,343.32 = 106,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,251.04/258,343.32 = 106,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,251.04x = 258,343.32 × 106,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,251.04x = 27,544,957,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,544,957,460.25/187,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,101.76

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