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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,825.31, 203,938.52 and 109,155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,825.31, 203,938.52 and 109,155.79 is: 150,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,825.31 : 203,938.52 = 109,155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,825.31/203,938.52 = 109,155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,825.31x = 203,938.52 × 109,155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,825.31x = 22,261,070,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,070,262.03/147,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,590.38

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