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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,977.80, 221,982.90 and 143,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,977.80, 221,982.90 and 143,312.20 is: 214,983.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,977.80 : 221,982.90 = 143,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,977.80/221,982.90 = 143,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,977.80x = 221,982.90 × 143,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,977.80x = 31,812,857,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,812,857,761.38/147,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,983.99

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