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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,281.80, 220,922.70 and 124,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,281.80, 220,922.70 and 124,472.20 is: 186,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,281.80 : 220,922.70 = 124,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,281.80/220,922.70 = 124,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,281.80x = 220,922.70 × 124,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,281.80x = 27,498,734,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498,734,498.94/147,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,708.30

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