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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,427.84, 258,648.04 and 106,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,427.84, 258,648.04 and 106,852.72 is: 147,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,427.84 : 258,648.04 = 106,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,427.84/258,648.04 = 106,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,427.84x = 258,648.04 × 106,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,427.84x = 27,637,246,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,637,246,596.67/187,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,455.40

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