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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,007.10, 220,182.60 and 120,763.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,007.10, 220,182.60 and 120,763.10 is: 180,875.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,007.10 : 220,182.60 = 120,763.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,007.10/220,182.60 = 120,763.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,007.10x = 220,182.60 × 120,763.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,007.10x = 26,589,933,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,589,933,342.06/147,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,875.16

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