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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,047.31, 220,215.69 and 83,675.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,047.31, 220,215.69 and 83,675.43 is: 125,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,047.31 : 220,215.69 = 83,675.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,047.31/220,215.69 = 83,675.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,047.31x = 220,215.69 × 83,675.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,047.31x = 18,426,642,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426,642,553.50/147,047.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,310.98

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