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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,768.44, 203,987.58 and 94,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,768.44, 203,987.58 and 94,127 is: 129,938.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,768.44 : 203,987.58 = 94,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,768.44/203,987.58 = 94,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,768.44x = 203,987.58 × 94,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,768.44x = 19,200,738,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,200,738,942.66/147,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,938.02

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