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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,655.20, 221,482.80 and 137,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,655.20, 221,482.80 and 137,740.80 is: 206,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,655.20 : 221,482.80 = 137,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,655.20/221,482.80 = 137,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,655.20x = 221,482.80 × 137,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,655.20x = 30,507,218,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507,218,058.24/147,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,611.20

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