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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,670.80, 280,987.80 and 146,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,670.80, 280,987.80 and 146,198.80 is: 218,894.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,670.80 : 280,987.80 = 146,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,670.80/280,987.80 = 146,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,670.80x = 280,987.80 × 146,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,670.80x = 41,080,079,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,080,079,174.64/187,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,894.36

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