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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,828.51, 262,175.18 and 147,322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,828.51, 262,175.18 and 147,322.41 is: 203,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,828.51 : 262,175.18 = 147,322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,828.51/262,175.18 = 147,322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,828.51x = 262,175.18 × 147,322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,828.51x = 38,624,278,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,624,278,623.17/189,828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,469.32

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