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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,594.43, 286,181.71 and 147,874.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,594.43, 286,181.71 and 147,874.75 is: 203,854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,594.43 : 286,181.71 = 147,874.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,594.43/286,181.71 = 147,874.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,594.43x = 286,181.71 × 147,874.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,594.43x = 42,319,048,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,319,048,820.82/207,594.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,854.45

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