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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,176.82, 281,794.62 and 147,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,176.82, 281,794.62 and 147,005.34 is: 202,889.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,176.82 : 281,794.62 = 147,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,176.82/281,794.62 = 147,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,176.82x = 281,794.62 × 147,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,176.82x = 41,425,313,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425,313,923.27/204,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,889.41

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