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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,881.20, 360,630.60 and 147,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,881.20, 360,630.60 and 147,569.20 is: 220,930.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,881.20 : 360,630.60 = 147,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,881.20/360,630.60 = 147,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,881.20x = 360,630.60 × 147,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,881.20x = 53,217,969,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,217,969,137.52/240,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,930.36

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