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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,204.40, 220,806.60 and 88,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,204.40, 220,806.60 and 88,009.60 is: 132,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,204.40 : 220,806.60 = 88,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,204.40/220,806.60 = 88,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,204.40x = 220,806.60 × 88,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,204.40x = 19,433,100,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433,100,543.36/147,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,014.40

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