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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,349.94, 258,536.52 and 106,803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,349.94, 258,536.52 and 106,803.42 is: 147,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,349.94 : 258,536.52 = 106,803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,349.94/258,536.52 = 106,803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,349.94x = 258,536.52 × 106,803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,349.94x = 27,612,584,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612,584,530.90/187,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,385.07

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