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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,621.96, 221,296.68 and 58,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,621.96, 221,296.68 and 58,854 is: 88,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,621.96 : 221,296.68 = 58,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,621.96/221,296.68 = 58,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,621.96x = 221,296.68 × 58,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,621.96x = 13,024,194,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,024,194,804.72/147,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,226.68

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