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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,505.16, 221,048.46 and 113,643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,505.16, 221,048.46 and 113,643.08 is: 170,303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,505.16 : 221,048.46 = 113,643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,505.16/221,048.46 = 113,643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,505.16x = 221,048.46 × 113,643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,505.16x = 25,120,627,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,120,627,823.66/147,505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,303.38

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