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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,827.44, 203,941.42 and 109,157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,827.44, 203,941.42 and 109,157.92 is: 150,593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,827.44 : 203,941.42 = 109,157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,827.44/203,941.42 = 109,157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,827.44x = 203,941.42 × 109,157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,827.44x = 22,261,821,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,821,209.05/147,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,593.29

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