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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,700.46, 259,030.82 and 107,126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,700.46, 259,030.82 and 107,126.37 is: 147,836.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,700.46 : 259,030.82 = 107,126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,700.46/259,030.82 = 107,126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,700.46x = 259,030.82 × 107,126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,700.46x = 27,749,029,633.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,749,029,633.94/187,700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,836.77

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