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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,905.68, 204,203.39 and 113,850.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,905.68, 204,203.39 and 113,850.15 is: 157,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,905.68 : 204,203.39 = 113,850.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,905.68/204,203.39 = 113,850.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,905.68x = 204,203.39 × 113,850.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,905.68x = 23,248,586,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,586,582.01/147,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,185.22

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