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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,819.82, 204,007.56 and 84,147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,819.82, 204,007.56 and 84,147.34 is: 116,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,819.82 : 204,007.56 = 84,147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,819.82/204,007.56 = 84,147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,819.82x = 204,007.56 × 84,147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,819.82x = 17,166,693,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,166,693,513.89/147,819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,132.56

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