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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,573.70, 279,265.20 and 147,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,573.70, 279,265.20 and 147,207.70 is: 220,341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,573.70 : 279,265.20 = 147,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,573.70/279,265.20 = 147,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,573.70x = 279,265.20 × 147,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,573.70x = 41,109,987,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109,987,782.04/186,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,341.82

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