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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,911.24, 203,687.52 and 128,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,911.24, 203,687.52 and 128,522 is: 176,986.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,911.24 : 203,687.52 = 128,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,911.24/203,687.52 = 128,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,911.24x = 203,687.52 × 128,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,911.24x = 26,178,327,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178,327,445.44/147,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,986.74

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