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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,179.20, 220,768.80 and 131,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,179.20, 220,768.80 and 131,972.80 is: 197,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,179.20 : 220,768.80 = 131,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,179.20/220,768.80 = 131,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,179.20x = 220,768.80 × 131,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,179.20x = 29,135,476,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135,476,688.64/147,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,959.20

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