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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,906.60, 221,859.90 and 131,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,906.60, 221,859.90 and 131,285.40 is: 196,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,906.60 : 221,859.90 = 131,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,906.60/221,859.90 = 131,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,906.60x = 221,859.90 × 131,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,906.60x = 29,126,965,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,126,965,715.46/147,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,928.10

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