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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,436.30, 220,873.94 and 76,252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,436.30, 220,873.94 and 76,252.29 is: 114,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,436.30 : 220,873.94 = 76,252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,436.30/220,873.94 = 76,252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,436.30x = 220,873.94 × 76,252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,436.30x = 16,842,142,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,842,142,802.73/147,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,233.35

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