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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,329.10, 221,218.83 and 141,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,329.10, 221,218.83 and 141,263.82 is: 212,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,329.10 : 221,218.83 = 141,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,329.10/221,218.83 = 141,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,329.10x = 221,218.83 × 141,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,329.10x = 31,250,216,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,250,216,981.73/147,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,111.64

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