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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,995.02, 259,446.33 and 107,434.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,995.02, 259,446.33 and 107,434.45 is: 148,267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,995.02 : 259,446.33 = 107,434.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,995.02/259,446.33 = 107,434.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,995.02x = 259,446.33 × 107,434.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,995.02x = 27,873,471,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,873,471,933.66/187,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,267.08

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