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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,829.80, 282,003.90 and 148,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,829.80, 282,003.90 and 148,431.40 is: 222,851.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,829.80 : 282,003.90 = 148,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,829.80/282,003.90 = 148,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,829.80x = 282,003.90 × 148,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,829.80x = 41,858,233,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,858,233,682.46/187,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,851.93

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