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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,280.80, 286,921.20 and 147,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,280.80, 286,921.20 and 147,130.40 is: 220,695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,280.80 : 286,921.20 = 147,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,280.80/286,921.20 = 147,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,280.80x = 286,921.20 × 147,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,280.80x = 42,214,830,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,214,830,924.48/191,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,695.60

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