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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,154.98, 203,278.77 and 141,692.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,154.98, 203,278.77 and 141,692.88 is: 195,733.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,154.98 : 203,278.77 = 141,692.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,154.98/203,278.77 = 141,692.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,154.98x = 203,278.77 × 141,692.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,154.98x = 28,803,154,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,803,154,364.16/147,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,733.47

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