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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,601.70, 221,402.55 and 68,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,601.70, 221,402.55 and 68,869.70 is: 103,304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,601.70 : 221,402.55 = 68,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,601.70/221,402.55 = 68,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,601.70x = 221,402.55 × 68,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,601.70x = 15,247,927,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,927,197.74/147,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,304.55

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