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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,155.98, 203,280.15 and 141,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,155.98, 203,280.15 and 141,693.88 is: 195,734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,155.98 : 203,280.15 = 141,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,155.98/203,280.15 = 141,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,155.98x = 203,280.15 × 141,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,155.98x = 28,803,553,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,803,553,180.48/147,155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,734.85

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