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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,246.80, 220,870.20 and 124,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,246.80, 220,870.20 and 124,437.20 is: 186,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,246.80 : 220,870.20 = 124,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,246.80/220,870.20 = 124,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,246.80x = 220,870.20 × 124,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,246.80x = 27,484,469,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484,469,251.44/147,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,655.80

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