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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,572.70, 279,263.70 and 147,206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,572.70, 279,263.70 and 147,206.70 is: 220,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,572.70 : 279,263.70 = 147,206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,572.70/279,263.70 = 147,206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,572.70x = 279,263.70 × 147,206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,572.70x = 41,109,487,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109,487,706.79/186,572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,340.32

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