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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,674.72, 259,009.74 and 107,114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,674.72, 259,009.74 and 107,114.45 is: 147,828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,674.72 : 259,009.74 = 107,114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,674.72/259,009.74 = 107,114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,674.72x = 259,009.74 × 107,114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,674.72x = 27,743,685,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,743,685,844.74/187,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,828.57

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