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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,425.03, 221,137.55 and 42,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,425.03, 221,137.55 and 42,244 is: 63,366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,425.03 : 221,137.55 = 42,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,425.03/221,137.55 = 42,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,425.03x = 221,137.55 × 42,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,425.03x = 9,341,734,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341,734,662.20/147,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,366.00

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