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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,751.54, 259,118.85 and 107,190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,751.54, 259,118.85 and 107,190.66 is: 147,935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,751.54 : 259,118.85 = 107,190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,751.54/259,118.85 = 107,190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,751.54x = 259,118.85 × 107,190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,751.54x = 27,775,120,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,775,120,549.94/187,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,935.52

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