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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,435.39, 203,254.72 and 124,682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,435.39, 203,254.72 and 124,682.90 is: 171,888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,435.39 : 203,254.72 = 124,682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,435.39/203,254.72 = 124,682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,435.39x = 203,254.72 × 124,682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,435.39x = 25,342,386,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342,386,600.31/147,435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,888.08

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