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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,520.39, 258,713.79 and 106,889.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,520.39, 258,713.79 and 106,889.75 is: 147,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,520.39 : 258,713.79 = 106,889.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,520.39/258,713.79 = 106,889.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,520.39x = 258,713.79 × 106,889.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,520.39x = 27,653,852,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,852,334.65/187,520.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,471.18

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