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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,904.68, 204,202.01 and 113,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,904.68, 204,202.01 and 113,849.15 is: 157,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,904.68 : 204,202.01 = 113,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,904.68/204,202.01 = 113,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,904.68x = 204,202.01 × 113,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,904.68x = 23,248,224,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,224,530.40/147,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,183.83

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