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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,271.73, 258,371.69 and 106,642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,271.73, 258,371.69 and 106,642.08 is: 147,130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,271.73 : 258,371.69 = 106,642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,271.73/258,371.69 = 106,642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,271.73x = 258,371.69 × 106,642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,271.73x = 27,553,293,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,553,293,901.50/187,271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,130.02

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