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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,751.80, 281,109.30 and 146,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,751.80, 281,109.30 and 146,279.80 is: 219,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,751.80 : 281,109.30 = 146,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,751.80/281,109.30 = 146,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,751.80x = 281,109.30 × 146,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,751.80x = 41,120,612,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,120,612,182.14/187,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,015.81

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