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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,773.80, 281,142.30 and 146,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,773.80, 281,142.30 and 146,301.80 is: 219,048.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,773.80 : 281,142.30 = 146,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,773.80/281,142.30 = 146,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,773.80x = 281,142.30 × 146,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,773.80x = 41,131,624,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,131,624,546.14/187,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,048.79

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