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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,761.78, 259,121.64 and 107,215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,761.78, 259,121.64 and 107,215.18 is: 147,962.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,761.78 : 259,121.64 = 107,215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,761.78/259,121.64 = 107,215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,761.78x = 259,121.64 × 107,215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,761.78x = 27,781,772,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,772,738.42/187,761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,962.87

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