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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,788.80, 281,164.80 and 146,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,788.80, 281,164.80 and 146,316.80 is: 219,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,788.80 : 281,164.80 = 146,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,788.80/281,164.80 = 146,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,788.80x = 281,164.80 × 146,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,788.80x = 41,139,133,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139,133,808.64/187,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,071.29

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