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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,357.80, 221,036.70 and 131,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,357.80, 221,036.70 and 131,028.20 is: 196,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,357.80 : 221,036.70 = 131,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,357.80/221,036.70 = 131,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,357.80x = 221,036.70 × 131,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,357.80x = 28,962,040,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962,040,934.94/147,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,542.30

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