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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,266.14, 220,901.44 and 56,086.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,266.14, 220,901.44 and 56,086.59 is: 84,130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,266.14 : 220,901.44 = 56,086.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,266.14/220,901.44 = 56,086.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,266.14x = 220,901.44 × 56,086.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,266.14x = 12,389,608,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389,608,837.62/147,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,130.74

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