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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,994.52, 259,445.63 and 107,433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,994.52, 259,445.63 and 107,433.95 is: 148,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,994.52 : 259,445.63 = 107,433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,994.52/259,445.63 = 107,433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,994.52x = 259,445.63 × 107,433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,994.52x = 27,873,267,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873,267,812.50/187,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,266.38

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