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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,468.80, 282,703.20 and 146,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,468.80, 282,703.20 and 146,996.80 is: 220,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,468.80 : 282,703.20 = 146,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,468.80/282,703.20 = 146,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,468.80x = 282,703.20 × 146,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,468.80x = 41,556,465,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,556,465,749.76/188,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,495.20

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