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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,153.47, 280,464.83 and 144,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,153.47, 280,464.83 and 144,836.56 is: 217,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,153.47 : 280,464.83 = 144,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,153.47/280,464.83 = 144,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,153.47x = 280,464.83 × 144,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,153.47x = 40,621,562,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,562,136.53/187,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,049.47

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