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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,529.84, 258,788.51 and 106,958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,529.84, 258,788.51 and 106,958.71 is: 147,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,529.84 : 258,788.51 = 106,958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,529.84/258,788.51 = 106,958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,529.84x = 258,788.51 × 106,958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,529.84x = 27,679,685,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679,685,192.42/187,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,601.50

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