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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,033.40, 220,550.10 and 84,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,033.40, 220,550.10 and 84,825.40 is: 127,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,033.40 : 220,550.10 = 84,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,033.40/220,550.10 = 84,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,033.40x = 220,550.10 × 84,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,033.40x = 18,708,250,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,708,250,452.54/147,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,238.10

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