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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,593.43, 286,180.34 and 147,873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,593.43, 286,180.34 and 147,873.75 is: 203,853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,593.43 : 286,180.34 = 147,873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,593.43/286,180.34 = 147,873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,593.43x = 286,180.34 × 147,873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,593.43x = 42,318,559,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,318,559,312.71/207,593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,853.08

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