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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,647.13, 258,983.27 and 107,078.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,647.13, 258,983.27 and 107,078.05 is: 147,784.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,647.13 : 258,983.27 = 107,078.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,647.13/258,983.27 = 107,078.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,647.13x = 258,983.27 × 107,078.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,647.13x = 27,731,423,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,731,423,534.22/187,647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,784.96

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