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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,912.24, 203,688.90 and 128,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,912.24, 203,688.90 and 128,523 is: 176,988.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,912.24 : 203,688.90 = 128,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,912.24/203,688.90 = 128,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,912.24x = 203,688.90 × 128,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,912.24x = 26,178,708,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178,708,494.70/147,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,988.11

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