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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,392.41, 203,376.66 and 82,853.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,392.41, 203,376.66 and 82,853.13 is: 114,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,392.41 : 203,376.66 = 82,853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,392.41/203,376.66 = 82,853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,392.41x = 203,376.66 × 82,853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,392.41x = 16,850,392,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850,392,849.95/147,392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,323.34

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