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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,571.17, 258,824.01 and 106,993.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,571.17, 258,824.01 and 106,993.89 is: 147,637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,571.17 : 258,824.01 = 106,993.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,571.17/258,824.01 = 106,993.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,571.17x = 258,824.01 × 106,993.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,571.17x = 27,692,586,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692,586,726.74/187,571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,637.76

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