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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,082.74, 305,912.70 and 147,782.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,082.74, 305,912.70 and 147,782.07 is: 221,520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,082.74 : 305,912.70 = 147,782.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,082.74/305,912.70 = 147,782.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,082.74x = 305,912.70 × 147,782.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,082.74x = 45,208,412,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,208,412,045.29/204,082.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,520.02

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