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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,291.08, 279,266.68 and 147,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,291.08, 279,266.68 and 147,782.08 is: 204,015.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,291.08 : 279,266.68 = 147,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,291.08/279,266.68 = 147,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,291.08x = 279,266.68 × 147,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,291.08x = 41,270,610,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,270,610,845.09/202,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,015.97

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