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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,520.51, 258,713.96 and 106,889.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,520.51, 258,713.96 and 106,889.87 is: 147,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,520.51 : 258,713.96 = 106,889.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,520.51/258,713.96 = 106,889.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,520.51x = 258,713.96 × 106,889.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,520.51x = 27,653,901,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,901,663.92/187,520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,471.34

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