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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,569.55, 220,203.36 and 131,665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,569.55, 220,203.36 and 131,665.25 is: 196,470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,569.55 : 220,203.36 = 131,665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,569.55/220,203.36 = 131,665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,569.55x = 220,203.36 × 131,665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,569.55x = 28,993,129,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,993,129,757.10/147,569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,470.96

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