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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,376.09, 255,571.61 and 147,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,376.09, 255,571.61 and 147,262.15 is: 203,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,376.09 : 255,571.61 = 147,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,376.09/255,571.61 = 147,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,376.09x = 255,571.61 × 147,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,376.09x = 37,636,024,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,636,024,350.72/185,376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,025.23

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