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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,430.92, 203,234.19 and 115,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,430.92, 203,234.19 and 115,544.46 is: 159,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,430.92 : 203,234.19 = 115,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,430.92/203,234.19 = 115,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,430.92x = 203,234.19 × 115,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,430.92x = 23,482,584,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,482,584,737.09/147,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,278.56

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