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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,024.63, 203,169.80 and 120,157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,024.63, 203,169.80 and 120,157.34 is: 166,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,024.63 : 203,169.80 = 120,157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,024.63/203,169.80 = 120,157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,024.63x = 203,169.80 × 120,157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,024.63x = 24,412,342,020.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412,342,020.88/147,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,042.53

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