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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,744.08, 259,097.84 and 107,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,744.08, 259,097.84 and 107,196.87 is: 147,937.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,744.08 : 259,097.84 = 107,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,744.08/259,097.84 = 107,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,744.08x = 259,097.84 × 107,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,744.08x = 27,774,476,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,774,476,851.96/187,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,937.96

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