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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,590.78, 258,899.94 and 106,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,590.78, 258,899.94 and 106,999.80 is: 147,673.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,590.78 : 258,899.94 = 106,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,590.78/258,899.94 = 106,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,590.78x = 258,899.94 × 106,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,590.78x = 27,702,241,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702,241,800.01/187,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,673.79

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