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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,350.39, 258,547.95 and 106,785.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,350.39, 258,547.95 and 106,785.45 is: 147,366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,350.39 : 258,547.95 = 106,785.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,350.39/258,547.95 = 106,785.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,350.39x = 258,547.95 × 106,785.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,350.39x = 27,609,159,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,609,159,187.33/187,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,366.44

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