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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,994.16, 204,251.96 and 83,476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,994.16, 204,251.96 and 83,476.64 is: 115,209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,994.16 : 204,251.96 = 83,476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,994.16/204,251.96 = 83,476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,994.16x = 204,251.96 × 83,476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,994.16x = 17,050,267,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050,267,334.21/147,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,209.06

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