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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,524.91, 258,733.20 and 106,923.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,524.91, 258,733.20 and 106,923.03 is: 147,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,524.91 : 258,733.20 = 106,923.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,524.91/258,733.20 = 106,923.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,524.91x = 258,733.20 × 106,923.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,524.91x = 27,664,537,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,664,537,705.60/187,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,524.60

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