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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,837.83, 262,922.97 and 147,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,837.83, 262,922.97 and 147,668.88 is: 203,447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,837.83 : 262,922.97 = 147,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,837.83/262,922.97 = 147,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,837.83x = 262,922.97 × 147,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,837.83x = 38,825,540,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825,540,506.17/190,837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,447.82

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