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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,861.80, 282,000.06 and 148,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,861.80, 282,000.06 and 148,670.76 is: 223,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,861.80 : 282,000.06 = 148,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,861.80/282,000.06 = 148,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,861.80x = 282,000.06 × 148,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,861.80x = 41,925,163,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,925,163,240.25/187,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,170.24

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