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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,154.26, 280,466.01 and 144,837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,154.26, 280,466.01 and 144,837.35 is: 217,050.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,154.26 : 280,466.01 = 144,837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,154.26/280,466.01 = 144,837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,154.26x = 280,466.01 × 144,837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,154.26x = 40,621,953,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,953,653.47/187,154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,050.65

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