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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,709.92, 221,176.08 and 88,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,709.92, 221,176.08 and 88,404.96 is: 132,374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,709.92 : 221,176.08 = 88,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,709.92/221,176.08 = 88,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,709.92x = 221,176.08 × 88,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,709.92x = 19,553,062,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553,062,505.36/147,709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,374.74

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