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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,027.72, 220,544.10 and 41,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,027.72, 220,544.10 and 41,849.40 is: 62,774.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,027.72 : 220,544.10 = 41,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,027.72/220,544.10 = 41,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,027.72x = 220,544.10 × 41,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,027.72x = 9,229,638,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229,638,258.54/147,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,774.82

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