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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,359.92, 220,882.50 and 84,043.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,359.92, 220,882.50 and 84,043.73 is: 125,975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,359.92 : 220,882.50 = 84,043.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,359.92/220,882.50 = 84,043.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,359.92x = 220,882.50 × 84,043.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,359.92x = 18,563,789,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563,789,191.73/147,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,975.84

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