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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,941.70, 221,912.55 and 122,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,941.70, 221,912.55 and 122,021.70 is: 183,032.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,941.70 : 221,912.55 = 122,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,941.70/221,912.55 = 122,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,941.70x = 221,912.55 × 122,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,941.70x = 27,078,146,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,078,146,602.34/147,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,032.55

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