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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,251.16, 203,482.26 and 120,383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,251.16, 203,482.26 and 120,383.46 is: 166,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,251.16 : 203,482.26 = 120,383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,251.16/203,482.26 = 120,383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,251.16x = 203,482.26 × 120,383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,251.16x = 24,495,898,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,495,898,507.42/147,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,354.54

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