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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,245.80, 220,868.70 and 124,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,245.80, 220,868.70 and 124,436.20 is: 186,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,245.80 : 220,868.70 = 124,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,245.80/220,868.70 = 124,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,245.80x = 220,868.70 × 124,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,245.80x = 27,484,061,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484,061,726.94/147,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,654.30

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