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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,359.80, 221,039.70 and 131,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,359.80, 221,039.70 and 131,030.20 is: 196,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,359.80 : 221,039.70 = 131,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,359.80/221,039.70 = 131,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,359.80x = 221,039.70 × 131,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,359.80x = 28,962,876,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962,876,098.94/147,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,545.30

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