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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,569.16, 281,353.32 and 144,936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,569.16, 281,353.32 and 144,936.60 is: 217,404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,569.16 : 281,353.32 = 144,936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,569.16/281,353.32 = 144,936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,569.16x = 281,353.32 × 144,936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,569.16x = 40,778,393,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778,393,599.51/187,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,404.58

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