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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,174.44, 220,798.92 and 41,993.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,174.44, 220,798.92 and 41,993.78 is: 63,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,174.44 : 220,798.92 = 41,993.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,174.44/220,798.92 = 41,993.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,174.44x = 220,798.92 × 41,993.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,174.44x = 9,272,181,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,272,181,270.72/147,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,001.30

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