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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,849.63, 281,331.58 and 145,389.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,849.63, 281,331.58 and 145,389.71 is: 217,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,849.63 : 281,331.58 = 145,389.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,849.63/281,331.58 = 145,389.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,849.63x = 281,331.58 × 145,389.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,849.63x = 40,902,716,651.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,902,716,651.26/187,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,741.80

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