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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,988.77, 204,224.91 and 94,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,988.77, 204,224.91 and 94,262.28 is: 130,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,988.77 : 204,224.91 = 94,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,988.77/204,224.91 = 94,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,988.77x = 204,224.91 × 94,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,988.77x = 19,250,705,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,250,705,649.39/147,988.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,082.21

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