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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,543.66, 258,746.18 and 106,913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,543.66, 258,746.18 and 106,913.06 is: 147,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,543.66 : 258,746.18 = 106,913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,543.66/258,746.18 = 106,913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,543.66x = 258,746.18 × 106,913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,543.66x = 27,663,345,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663,345,867.11/187,543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,503.50

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