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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,127.69, 220,538.44 and 68,176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,127.69, 220,538.44 and 68,176.99 is: 102,194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,127.69 : 220,538.44 = 68,176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,127.69/220,538.44 = 68,176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,127.69x = 220,538.44 × 68,176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,127.69x = 15,035,647,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,035,647,018.50/147,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,194.54

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