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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,808.80, 281,194.80 and 146,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,808.80, 281,194.80 and 146,336.80 is: 219,101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,808.80 : 281,194.80 = 146,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,808.80/281,194.80 = 146,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,808.80x = 281,194.80 × 146,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,808.80x = 41,149,147,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,147,208.64/187,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,101.27

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