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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,377.97, 221,045.42 and 72,478.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,377.97, 221,045.42 and 72,478.01 is: 108,706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,377.97 : 221,045.42 = 72,478.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,377.97/221,045.42 = 72,478.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,377.97x = 221,045.42 × 72,478.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,377.97x = 16,020,932,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,020,932,895.02/147,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,706.43

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