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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,227.67, 220,552.40 and 97,154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,227.67, 220,552.40 and 97,154.93 is: 145,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,227.67 : 220,552.40 = 97,154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,227.67/220,552.40 = 97,154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,227.67x = 220,552.40 × 97,154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,227.67x = 21,427,753,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,427,753,777.60/147,227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,541.62

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