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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,023.60, 281,226.60 and 156,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,023.60, 281,226.60 and 156,610.80 is: 235,495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,023.60 : 281,226.60 = 156,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,023.60/281,226.60 = 156,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,023.60x = 281,226.60 × 156,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,023.60x = 44,043,122,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043,122,807.28/187,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,495.00

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