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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,035.60, 281,244.60 and 156,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,035.60, 281,244.60 and 156,622.80 is: 235,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,035.60 : 281,244.60 = 156,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,035.60/281,244.60 = 156,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,035.60x = 281,244.60 × 156,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,035.60x = 44,049,316,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049,316,736.88/187,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,513.01

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