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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,777.80, 281,148.30 and 146,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,777.80, 281,148.30 and 146,305.80 is: 219,054.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,777.80 : 281,148.30 = 146,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,777.80/281,148.30 = 146,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,777.80x = 281,148.30 × 146,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,777.80x = 41,133,626,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,133,626,950.14/187,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,054.79

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