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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,970.92, 204,142.50 and 94,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,970.92, 204,142.50 and 94,246.32 is: 130,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,970.92 : 204,142.50 = 94,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,970.92/204,142.50 = 94,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,970.92x = 204,142.50 × 94,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,970.92x = 19,239,679,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,239,679,380.60/147,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,023.38

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