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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,266.43, 258,409.85 and 106,691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,266.43, 258,409.85 and 106,691.88 is: 147,224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,266.43 : 258,409.85 = 106,691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,266.43/258,409.85 = 106,691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,266.43x = 258,409.85 × 106,691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,266.43x = 27,570,233,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,570,233,142.60/187,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,224.64

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