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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,679.82, 258,995.23 and 107,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,679.82, 258,995.23 and 107,105.28 is: 147,803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,679.82 : 258,995.23 = 107,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,679.82/258,995.23 = 107,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,679.82x = 258,995.23 × 107,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,679.82x = 27,739,756,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,739,756,627.81/187,679.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,803.62

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