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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,985.77, 204,220.77 and 94,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,985.77, 204,220.77 and 94,259.28 is: 130,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,985.77 : 204,220.77 = 94,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,985.77/204,220.77 = 94,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,985.77x = 204,220.77 × 94,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,985.77x = 19,249,702,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,249,702,741.25/147,985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,078.07

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