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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,049.72, 252,755.58 and 147,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,049.72, 252,755.58 and 147,124.60 is: 203,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,049.72 : 252,755.58 = 147,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,049.72/252,755.58 = 147,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,049.72x = 252,755.58 × 147,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,049.72x = 37,186,563,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186,563,605.27/183,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,150.07

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