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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,668.80, 280,984.80 and 146,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,668.80, 280,984.80 and 146,196.80 is: 218,891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,668.80 : 280,984.80 = 146,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,668.80/280,984.80 = 146,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,668.80x = 280,984.80 × 146,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,668.80x = 41,079,078,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,079,078,608.64/187,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,891.36

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