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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,996.40, 221,994.60 and 144,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,996.40, 221,994.60 and 144,497.20 is: 216,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,996.40 : 221,994.60 = 144,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,996.40/221,994.60 = 144,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,996.40x = 221,994.60 × 144,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,996.40x = 32,077,598,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,077,598,115.12/147,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,745.80

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