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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,712.72, 258,978.80 and 107,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,712.72, 258,978.80 and 107,082.08 is: 147,736.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,712.72 : 258,978.80 = 107,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,712.72/258,978.80 = 107,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,712.72x = 258,978.80 × 107,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,712.72x = 27,731,988,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,731,988,579.90/187,712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,736.33

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