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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,360, 221,261.44 and 88,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,360, 221,261.44 and 88,459.20 is: 132,821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,360 : 221,261.44 = 88,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,360/221,261.44 = 88,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,360x = 221,261.44 × 88,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,360x = 19,572,609,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572,609,973.25/147,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,821.73

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