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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,167.80, 281,010.90 and 147,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,167.80, 281,010.90 and 147,769.40 is: 221,858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,167.80 : 281,010.90 = 147,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,167.80/281,010.90 = 147,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,167.80x = 281,010.90 × 147,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,167.80x = 41,524,812,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,524,812,086.46/187,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,858.74

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