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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,030.38, 203,177.75 and 120,163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,030.38, 203,177.75 and 120,163.09 is: 166,050.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,030.38 : 203,177.75 = 120,163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,030.38/203,177.75 = 120,163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,030.38x = 203,177.75 × 120,163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,030.38x = 24,414,466,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414,466,259.25/147,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,050.49

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