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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,906.68, 204,204.77 and 113,851.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,906.68, 204,204.77 and 113,851.15 is: 157,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,906.68 : 204,204.77 = 113,851.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,906.68/204,204.77 = 113,851.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,906.68x = 204,204.77 × 113,851.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,906.68x = 23,248,947,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,947,899.99/147,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,186.60

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