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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,962.08, 281,311.92 and 147,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,962.08, 281,311.92 and 147,560.16 is: 203,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,962.08 : 281,311.92 = 147,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,962.08/281,311.92 = 147,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,962.08x = 281,311.92 × 147,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,962.08x = 41,510,431,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,510,431,925.11/203,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,520.34

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