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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,505.69, 258,751.40 and 106,959.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,505.69, 258,751.40 and 106,959.29 is: 147,600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,505.69 : 258,751.40 = 106,959.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,505.69/258,751.40 = 106,959.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,505.69x = 258,751.40 × 106,959.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,505.69x = 27,675,864,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,864,201.95/187,505.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,600.13

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