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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,676.92, 258,998.36 and 107,102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,676.92, 258,998.36 and 107,102.84 is: 147,804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,676.92 : 258,998.36 = 107,102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,676.92/258,998.36 = 107,102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,676.92x = 258,998.36 × 107,102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,676.92x = 27,739,459,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,739,459,911.34/187,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,804.32

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