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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,301.80, 281,211.90 and 147,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,301.80, 281,211.90 and 147,903.40 is: 222,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,301.80 : 281,211.90 = 147,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,301.80/281,211.90 = 147,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,301.80x = 281,211.90 × 147,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,301.80x = 41,592,196,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,592,196,130.46/187,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,059.78

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