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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,977.17, 305,755.34 and 147,677.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,977.17, 305,755.34 and 147,677.49 is: 221,363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,977.17 : 305,755.34 = 147,677.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,977.17/305,755.34 = 147,677.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,977.17x = 305,755.34 × 147,677.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,977.17x = 45,153,180,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153,180,426.91/203,977.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,363.89

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