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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,607.60, 305,160.21 and 147,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,607.60, 305,160.21 and 147,639.84 is: 221,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,607.60 : 305,160.21 = 147,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,607.60/305,160.21 = 147,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,607.60x = 305,160.21 × 147,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,607.60x = 45,053,804,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,053,804,578.77/203,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,277.62

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