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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,426.92, 258,656.04 and 106,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,426.92, 258,656.04 and 106,841.52 is: 147,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,426.92 : 258,656.04 = 106,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,426.92/258,656.04 = 106,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,426.92x = 258,656.04 × 106,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,426.92x = 27,635,204,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,635,204,470.78/187,426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,445.23

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