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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,814.20, 266,721.30 and 147,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,814.20, 266,721.30 and 147,094.20 is: 220,641.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,814.20 : 266,721.30 = 147,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,814.20/266,721.30 = 147,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,814.20x = 266,721.30 × 147,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,814.20x = 39,233,156,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,233,156,246.46/177,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,641.30

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