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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,655.40, 221,483.10 and 147,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,655.40, 221,483.10 and 147,655.40 is: 221,483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,655.40 : 221,483.10 = 147,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,655.40/221,483.10 = 147,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,655.40x = 221,483.10 × 147,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,655.40x = 32,703,175,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,703,175,723.74/147,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,483.10

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