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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,614.40, 221,421.60 and 126,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,614.40, 221,421.60 and 126,878.40 is: 190,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,614.40 : 221,421.60 = 126,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,614.40/221,421.60 = 126,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,614.40x = 221,421.60 × 126,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,614.40x = 28,093,618,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093,618,333.44/147,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,317.60

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