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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,960.53, 281,441.97 and 147,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,960.53, 281,441.97 and 147,026.10 is: 220,148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,960.53 : 281,441.97 = 147,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,960.53/281,441.97 = 147,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,960.53x = 281,441.97 × 147,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,960.53x = 41,379,315,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379,315,225.42/187,960.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,148.96

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