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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,467.28, 203,511.96 and 82,956.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,467.28, 203,511.96 and 82,956.72 is: 114,484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,467.28 : 203,511.96 = 82,956.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,467.28/203,511.96 = 82,956.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,467.28x = 203,511.96 × 82,956.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,467.28x = 16,882,684,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,882,684,682.37/147,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,484.28

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