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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,377.59, 255,573.68 and 147,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,377.59, 255,573.68 and 147,263.66 is: 203,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,377.59 : 255,573.68 = 147,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,377.59/255,573.68 = 147,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,377.59x = 255,573.68 × 147,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,377.59x = 37,636,713,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,636,713,502.28/185,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,027.31

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