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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,662.48, 258,909.89 and 107,032.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,662.48, 258,909.89 and 107,032.02 is: 147,667.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,662.48 : 258,909.89 = 107,032.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,662.48/258,909.89 = 107,032.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,662.48x = 258,909.89 × 107,032.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,662.48x = 27,711,647,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711,647,989.52/187,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,667.49

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