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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,802.20, 221,703.30 and 139,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,802.20, 221,703.30 and 139,637.40 is: 209,456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,802.20 : 221,703.30 = 139,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,802.20/221,703.30 = 139,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,802.20x = 221,703.30 × 139,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,802.20x = 30,958,072,383.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,958,072,383.42/147,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,456.10

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