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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,265.32, 220,905.27 and 42,099.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,265.32, 220,905.27 and 42,099.78 is: 63,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,265.32 : 220,905.27 = 42,099.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,265.32/220,905.27 = 42,099.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,265.32x = 220,905.27 × 42,099.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,265.32x = 9,300,063,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300,063,267.84/147,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,151.75

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