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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,258, 220,882.14 and 47,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,258, 220,882.14 and 47,423.88 is: 71,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,258 : 220,882.14 = 47,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,258/220,882.14 = 47,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,258x = 220,882.14 × 47,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,258x = 10,475,088,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475,088,101.50/147,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,134.25

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