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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,307.23, 203,310.47 and 86,874.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,307.23, 203,310.47 and 86,874.35 is: 119,902.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,307.23 : 203,310.47 = 86,874.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,307.23/203,310.47 = 86,874.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,307.23x = 203,310.47 × 86,874.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,307.23x = 17,662,464,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,662,464,335.39/147,307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,902.22

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