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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,827.61, 310,962.93 and 147,994.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,827.61, 310,962.93 and 147,994.37 is: 221,437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,827.61 : 310,962.93 = 147,994.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,827.61/310,962.93 = 147,994.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,827.61x = 310,962.93 × 147,994.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,827.61x = 46,020,761,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,020,761,363.89/207,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,437.19

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