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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,026.88, 203,172.91 and 120,159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,026.88, 203,172.91 and 120,159.59 is: 166,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,026.88 : 203,172.91 = 120,159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,026.88/203,172.91 = 120,159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,026.88x = 203,172.91 × 120,159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,026.88x = 24,413,172,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,172,248.44/147,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,045.64

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