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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,977.60, 245,966.40 and 147,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,977.60, 245,966.40 and 147,907.20 is: 221,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,977.60 : 245,966.40 = 147,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,977.60/245,966.40 = 147,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,977.60x = 245,966.40 × 147,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,977.60x = 36,380,201,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,380,201,518.08/163,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,860.80

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