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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,947.54, 259,351.56 and 106,271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,947.54, 259,351.56 and 106,271.79 is: 146,646.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,947.54 : 259,351.56 = 106,271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,947.54/259,351.56 = 106,271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,947.54x = 259,351.56 × 106,271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,947.54x = 27,561,754,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561,754,520.49/187,947.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,646.00

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