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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,330.40, 220,995.60 and 85,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,330.40, 220,995.60 and 85,122.40 is: 127,683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,330.40 : 220,995.60 = 85,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,330.40/220,995.60 = 85,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,330.40x = 220,995.60 × 85,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,330.40x = 18,811,675,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811,675,861.44/147,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,683.60

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