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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,550.60, 220,997.85 and 114,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,550.60, 220,997.85 and 114,162.40 is: 170,989.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,550.60 : 220,997.85 = 114,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,550.60/220,997.85 = 114,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,550.60x = 220,997.85 × 114,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,550.60x = 25,229,644,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,229,644,950.84/147,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,989.78

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