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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,627.48, 258,902.22 and 149,483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,627.48, 258,902.22 and 149,483.78 is: 206,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,627.48 : 258,902.22 = 149,483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,627.48/258,902.22 = 149,483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,627.48x = 258,902.22 × 149,483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,627.48x = 38,701,682,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,701,682,495.99/187,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,268.73

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