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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,703.22, 259,034.63 and 107,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,703.22, 259,034.63 and 107,129.12 is: 147,840.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,703.22 : 259,034.63 = 107,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,703.22/259,034.63 = 107,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,703.22x = 259,034.63 × 107,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,703.22x = 27,750,150,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750,150,130.61/187,703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,840.56

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