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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,337.16, 221,160.35 and 130,577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,337.16, 221,160.35 and 130,577.40 is: 196,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,337.16 : 221,160.35 = 130,577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,337.16/221,160.35 = 130,577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,337.16x = 221,160.35 × 130,577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,337.16x = 28,878,542,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878,542,565.62/147,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,003.11

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