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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,266.22, 220,871.15 and 40,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,266.22, 220,871.15 and 40,623.66 is: 60,927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,266.22 : 220,871.15 = 40,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,266.22/220,871.15 = 40,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,266.22x = 220,871.15 × 40,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,266.22x = 8,972,594,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,594,298.29/147,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,927.72

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