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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,262.80, 286,894.20 and 147,112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,262.80, 286,894.20 and 147,112.40 is: 220,668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,262.80 : 286,894.20 = 147,112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,262.80/286,894.20 = 147,112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,262.80x = 286,894.20 × 147,112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,262.80x = 42,205,694,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,205,694,308.08/191,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,668.60

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