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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,474.48, 220,867.25 and 135,566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,474.48, 220,867.25 and 135,566.27 is: 203,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,474.48 : 220,867.25 = 135,566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,474.48/220,867.25 = 135,566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,474.48x = 220,867.25 × 135,566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,474.48x = 29,942,147,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942,147,465.49/147,474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,032.74

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