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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,558.51, 258,825.68 and 106,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,558.51, 258,825.68 and 106,984.34 is: 147,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,558.51 : 258,825.68 = 106,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,558.51/258,825.68 = 106,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,558.51x = 258,825.68 × 106,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,558.51x = 27,690,295,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,690,295,548.48/187,558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,635.50

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