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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,561.80, 221,457.90 and 68,685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,561.80, 221,457.90 and 68,685.80 is: 103,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,561.80 : 221,457.90 = 68,685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,561.80/221,457.90 = 68,685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,561.80x = 221,457.90 × 68,685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,561.80x = 15,211,013,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,211,013,027.82/147,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,082.32

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