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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,901.60, 221,524.35 and 128,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,901.60, 221,524.35 and 128,218.60 is: 192,043.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,901.60 : 221,524.35 = 128,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,901.60/221,524.35 = 128,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,901.60x = 221,524.35 × 128,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,901.60x = 28,403,542,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403,542,022.91/147,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,043.51

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