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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,913.61, 221,679.79 and 128,861.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,913.61, 221,679.79 and 128,861.19 is: 193,125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,913.61 : 221,679.79 = 128,861.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,913.61/221,679.79 = 128,861.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,913.61x = 221,679.79 × 128,861.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,913.61x = 28,565,921,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,565,921,216.20/147,913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,125.72

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