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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,594.93, 286,182.41 and 147,875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,594.93, 286,182.41 and 147,875.25 is: 203,855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,594.93 : 286,182.41 = 147,875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,594.93/286,182.41 = 147,875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,594.93x = 286,182.41 × 147,875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,594.93x = 42,319,294,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,319,294,684.98/207,594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,855.15

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