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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,968.71, 259,372.92 and 107,401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,968.71, 259,372.92 and 107,401.46 is: 148,200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,968.71 : 259,372.92 = 107,401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,968.71/259,372.92 = 107,401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,968.71x = 259,372.92 × 107,401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,968.71x = 27,857,028,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857,028,995.60/187,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,200.35

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