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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,373.96, 258,569.62 and 106,827.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,373.96, 258,569.62 and 106,827.42 is: 147,418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,373.96 : 258,569.62 = 106,827.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,373.96/258,569.62 = 106,827.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,373.96x = 258,569.62 × 106,827.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,373.96x = 27,622,326,097.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,622,326,097.55/187,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,418.17

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