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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,954.02, 204,172.44 and 83,422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,954.02, 204,172.44 and 83,422.68 is: 115,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,954.02 : 204,172.44 = 83,422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,954.02/204,172.44 = 83,422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,954.02x = 204,172.44 × 83,422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,954.02x = 17,032,612,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,612,126.94/147,954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,120.99

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