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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,947.96, 204,153.54 and 84,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,947.96, 204,153.54 and 84,281.96 is: 116,300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,947.96 : 204,153.54 = 84,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,947.96/204,153.54 = 84,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,947.96x = 204,153.54 × 84,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,947.96x = 17,206,460,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,206,460,492.14/147,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,300.76

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