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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,173.92, 220,562.16 and 105,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,173.92, 220,562.16 and 105,529.12 is: 158,151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,173.92 : 220,562.16 = 105,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,173.92/220,562.16 = 105,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,173.92x = 220,562.16 × 105,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,173.92x = 23,275,730,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275,730,650.10/147,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,151.19

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