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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,406.20, 220,979.70 and 88,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,406.20, 220,979.70 and 88,265.40 is: 132,320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,406.20 : 220,979.70 = 88,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,406.20/220,979.70 = 88,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,406.20x = 220,979.70 × 88,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,406.20x = 19,504,861,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504,861,612.38/147,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,320.50

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