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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,167.86, 203,163.64 and 98,752.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,167.86, 203,163.64 and 98,752.47 is: 136,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,167.86 : 203,163.64 = 98,752.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,167.86/203,163.64 = 98,752.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,167.86x = 203,163.64 × 98,752.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,167.86x = 20,062,910,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,910,810.93/147,167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,326.71

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