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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,532.98, 258,795.67 and 106,958.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,532.98, 258,795.67 and 106,958.43 is: 147,602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,532.98 : 258,795.67 = 106,958.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,532.98/258,795.67 = 106,958.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,532.98x = 258,795.67 × 106,958.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,532.98x = 27,680,378,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,680,378,554.00/187,532.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,602.72

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