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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,528.91, 258,738.72 and 106,927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,528.91, 258,738.72 and 106,927.04 is: 147,530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,528.91 : 258,738.72 = 106,927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,528.91/258,738.72 = 106,927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,528.91x = 258,738.72 × 106,927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,528.91x = 27,666,165,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666,165,462.99/187,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,530.14

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