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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,082.23, 220,586.90 and 41,902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,082.23, 220,586.90 and 41,902.11 is: 62,842.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,082.23 : 220,586.90 = 41,902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,082.23/220,586.90 = 41,902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,082.23x = 220,586.90 × 41,902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,082.23x = 9,243,056,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243,056,338.85/147,082.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,842.78

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