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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,016.60, 220,524.90 and 76,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,016.60, 220,524.90 and 76,886.80 is: 115,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,016.60 : 220,524.90 = 76,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,016.60/220,524.90 = 76,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,016.60x = 220,524.90 × 76,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,016.60x = 16,955,453,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,955,453,881.32/147,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,330.20

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