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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,593.52, 258,854.88 and 107,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,593.52, 258,854.88 and 107,016.24 is: 147,668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,593.52 : 258,854.88 = 107,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,593.52/258,854.88 = 107,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,593.52x = 258,854.88 × 107,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,593.52x = 27,701,675,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701,675,963.25/187,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,668.62

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