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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,587.25, 258,895.11 and 106,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,587.25, 258,895.11 and 106,996.30 is: 147,668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,587.25 : 258,895.11 = 106,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,587.25/258,895.11 = 106,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,587.25x = 258,895.11 × 106,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,587.25x = 27,700,818,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700,818,858.09/187,587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,668.99

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