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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,816.50, 259,186.77 and 108,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,816.50, 259,186.77 and 108,328.50 is: 149,493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,816.50 : 259,186.77 = 108,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,816.50/259,186.77 = 108,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,816.50x = 259,186.77 × 108,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,816.50x = 28,077,314,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,077,314,013.95/187,816.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,493.33

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