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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,639.24, 221,285.52 and 68,586.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,639.24, 221,285.52 and 68,586.84 is: 102,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,639.24 : 221,285.52 = 68,586.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,639.24/221,285.52 = 68,586.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,639.24x = 221,285.52 × 68,586.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,639.24x = 15,177,274,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177,274,554.56/147,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,799.73

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