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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,952.13, 259,388.91 and 106,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,952.13, 259,388.91 and 106,297.59 is: 146,699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,952.13 : 259,388.91 = 106,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,952.13/259,388.91 = 106,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,952.13x = 259,388.91 × 106,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,952.13x = 27,572,416,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,572,416,005.73/187,952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,699.14

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