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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,416.58, 203,228.82 and 124,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,416.58, 203,228.82 and 124,664.22 is: 171,862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,416.58 : 203,228.82 = 124,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,416.58/203,228.82 = 124,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,416.58x = 203,228.82 × 124,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,416.58x = 25,335,362,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,335,362,326.82/147,416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,862.37

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