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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,901.60, 221,852.40 and 91,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,901.60, 221,852.40 and 91,914.40 is: 137,871.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,901.60 : 221,852.40 = 91,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,901.60/221,852.40 = 91,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,901.60x = 221,852.40 × 91,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,901.60x = 20,391,430,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,391,430,234.56/147,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,871.60

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