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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,033.72, 220,549.50 and 41,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,033.72, 220,549.50 and 41,852.52 is: 62,778.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,033.72 : 220,549.50 = 41,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,033.72/220,549.50 = 41,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,033.72x = 220,549.50 × 41,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,033.72x = 9,230,552,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230,552,359.74/147,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,778.47

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