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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,544.25, 258,812.28 and 106,970.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,544.25, 258,812.28 and 106,970.94 is: 147,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,544.25 : 258,812.28 = 106,970.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,544.25/258,812.28 = 106,970.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,544.25x = 258,812.28 × 106,970.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,544.25x = 27,685,392,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685,392,875.14/187,544.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,620.59

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