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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,175.20, 220,762.80 and 129,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,175.20, 220,762.80 and 129,679.20 is: 194,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,175.20 : 220,762.80 = 129,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,175.20/220,762.80 = 129,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,175.20x = 220,762.80 × 129,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,175.20x = 28,628,343,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,628,343,293.76/147,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,518.80

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