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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,088.64, 220,355.40 and 86,937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,088.64, 220,355.40 and 86,937.50 is: 130,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,088.64 : 220,355.40 = 86,937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,088.64/220,355.40 = 86,937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,088.64x = 220,355.40 × 86,937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,088.64x = 19,157,147,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,157,147,587.50/147,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,242.20

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