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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,714.72, 258,981.56 and 107,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,714.72, 258,981.56 and 107,084.08 is: 147,739.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,714.72 : 258,981.56 = 107,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,714.72/258,981.56 = 107,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,714.72x = 258,981.56 × 107,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,714.72x = 27,732,802,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732,802,089.56/187,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,739.09

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