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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,317.94, 252,599.46 and 147,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,317.94, 252,599.46 and 147,363.66 is: 203,056.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,317.94 : 252,599.46 = 147,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,317.94/252,599.46 = 147,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,317.94x = 252,599.46 × 147,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,317.94x = 37,223,980,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223,980,939.62/183,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,056.95

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