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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,259.36, 220,556.72 and 68,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,259.36, 220,556.72 and 68,207.52 is: 102,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,259.36 : 220,556.72 = 68,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,259.36/220,556.72 = 68,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,259.36x = 220,556.72 × 68,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,259.36x = 15,043,626,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,626,890.53/147,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,157.36

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