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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,007.60, 220,511.40 and 102,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,007.60, 220,511.40 and 102,540.40 is: 153,810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,007.60 : 220,511.40 = 102,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,007.60/220,511.40 = 102,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,007.60x = 220,511.40 × 102,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,007.60x = 22,611,327,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611,327,160.56/147,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,810.60

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