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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,147.98, 285,995.56 and 141,846.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,147.98, 285,995.56 and 141,846.09 is: 195,837.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,147.98 : 285,995.56 = 141,846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,147.98/285,995.56 = 141,846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,147.98x = 285,995.56 × 141,846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,147.98x = 40,567,351,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,567,351,943.36/207,147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,837.55

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