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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,729.72, 259,085.59 and 107,169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,729.72, 259,085.59 and 107,169.35 is: 147,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,729.72 : 259,085.59 = 107,169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,729.72/259,085.59 = 107,169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,729.72x = 259,085.59 × 107,169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,729.72x = 27,766,032,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,766,032,711.32/187,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,904.30

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