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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,205.20, 220,807.80 and 132,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,205.20, 220,807.80 and 132,430.80 is: 198,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,205.20 : 220,807.80 = 132,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,205.20/220,807.80 = 132,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,205.20x = 220,807.80 × 132,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,205.20x = 29,241,753,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,241,753,600.24/147,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,646.20

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