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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,771.28, 259,134.75 and 107,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,771.28, 259,134.75 and 107,224.70 is: 147,976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,771.28 : 259,134.75 = 107,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,771.28/259,134.75 = 107,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,771.28x = 259,134.75 × 107,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,771.28x = 27,785,645,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,645,828.33/187,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,976.02

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