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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,550.16, 258,821.91 and 105,882.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,550.16, 258,821.91 and 105,882.54 is: 146,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,550.16 : 258,821.91 = 105,882.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,550.16/258,821.91 = 105,882.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,550.16x = 258,821.91 × 105,882.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,550.16x = 27,404,721,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404,721,238.45/187,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,119.42

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