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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,569.62, 221,396.94 and 72,712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,569.62, 221,396.94 and 72,712.26 is: 109,089.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,569.62 : 221,396.94 = 72,712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,569.62/221,396.94 = 72,712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,569.62x = 221,396.94 × 72,712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,569.62x = 16,098,271,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098,271,864.48/147,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,089.34

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