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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,435.98, 258,668.46 and 106,850.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,435.98, 258,668.46 and 106,850.46 is: 147,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,435.98 : 258,668.46 = 106,850.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,435.98/258,668.46 = 106,850.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,435.98x = 258,668.46 × 106,850.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,435.98x = 27,638,843,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638,843,938.49/187,435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,457.52

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