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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,573.52, 258,876.10 and 106,982.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,573.52, 258,876.10 and 106,982.57 is: 147,650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,573.52 : 258,876.10 = 106,982.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,573.52/258,876.10 = 106,982.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,573.52x = 258,876.10 × 106,982.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,573.52x = 27,695,231,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695,231,270.50/187,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,650.00

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