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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,252.12, 258,378.06 and 106,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,252.12, 258,378.06 and 106,681.24 is: 147,203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,252.12 : 258,378.06 = 106,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,252.12/258,378.06 = 106,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,252.12x = 258,378.06 × 106,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,252.12x = 27,564,091,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564,091,829.59/187,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,203.10

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