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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,609.20, 221,413.80 and 137,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,609.20, 221,413.80 and 137,694.80 is: 206,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,609.20 : 221,413.80 = 137,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,609.20/221,413.80 = 137,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,609.20x = 221,413.80 × 137,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,609.20x = 30,487,528,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,487,528,908.24/147,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,542.20

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