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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,524.80, 221,287.20 and 147,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,524.80, 221,287.20 and 147,524.80 is: 221,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,524.80 : 221,287.20 = 147,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,524.80/221,287.20 = 147,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,524.80x = 221,287.20 × 147,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,524.80x = 32,645,349,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,645,349,922.56/147,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,287.20

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