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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,261.60, 220,892.40 and 135,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,261.60, 220,892.40 and 135,856.80 is: 203,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,261.60 : 220,892.40 = 135,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,261.60/220,892.40 = 135,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,261.60x = 220,892.40 × 135,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,261.60x = 30,009,734,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,009,734,608.32/147,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,785.20

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