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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,128.40, 299,463.60 and 147,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,128.40, 299,463.60 and 147,640.40 is: 220,922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,128.40 : 299,463.60 = 147,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,128.40/299,463.60 = 147,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,128.40x = 299,463.60 × 147,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,128.40x = 44,212,925,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212,925,689.44/200,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,922.80

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