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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,133.46, 216,952.66 and 147,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,133.46, 216,952.66 and 147,095.13 is: 203,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,133.46 : 216,952.66 = 147,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,133.46/216,952.66 = 147,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,133.46x = 216,952.66 × 147,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,133.46x = 31,912,679,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912,679,726.55/157,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,092.83

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