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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,069.24, 220,514.76 and 66,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,069.24, 220,514.76 and 66,001.40 is: 98,962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,069.24 : 220,514.76 = 66,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,069.24/220,514.76 = 66,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,069.24x = 220,514.76 × 66,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,069.24x = 14,554,282,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,554,282,880.66/147,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,962.11

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