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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,386.82, 258,618.86 and 105,731.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,386.82, 258,618.86 and 105,731.87 is: 145,924.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,386.82 : 258,618.86 = 105,731.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,386.82/258,618.86 = 105,731.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,386.82x = 258,618.86 × 105,731.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,386.82x = 27,344,256,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344,256,199.45/187,386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,924.12

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