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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,261.40, 203,229.27 and 110,897.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,261.40, 203,229.27 and 110,897.74 is: 153,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,261.40 : 203,229.27 = 110,897.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,261.40/203,229.27 = 110,897.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,261.40x = 203,229.27 × 110,897.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,261.40x = 22,537,666,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,666,744.85/147,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,045.31

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