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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,573.18, 286,152.39 and 147,853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,573.18, 286,152.39 and 147,853.50 is: 203,825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,573.18 : 286,152.39 = 147,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,573.18/286,152.39 = 147,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,573.18x = 286,152.39 × 147,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,573.18x = 42,308,632,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308,632,394.87/207,573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,825.14

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