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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,533.64, 258,793.80 and 106,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,533.64, 258,793.80 and 106,962.54 is: 147,606.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,533.64 : 258,793.80 = 106,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,533.64/258,793.80 = 106,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,533.64x = 258,793.80 × 106,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,533.64x = 27,681,242,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681,242,184.25/187,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,606.81

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