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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,526.91, 258,735.96 and 106,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,526.91, 258,735.96 and 106,925.04 is: 147,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,526.91 : 258,735.96 = 106,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,526.91/258,735.96 = 106,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,526.91x = 258,735.96 × 106,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,526.91x = 27,665,352,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665,352,872.44/187,526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,527.38

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