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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,327.88, 279,317.34 and 147,818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,327.88, 279,317.34 and 147,818.84 is: 204,066.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,327.88 : 279,317.34 = 147,818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,327.88/279,317.34 = 147,818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,327.88x = 279,317.34 × 147,818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,327.88x = 41,288,365,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,288,365,190.69/202,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,066.61

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