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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,651.30, 221,331.15 and 72,710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,651.30, 221,331.15 and 72,710.10 is: 108,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,651.30 : 221,331.15 = 72,710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,651.30/221,331.15 = 72,710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,651.30x = 221,331.15 × 72,710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,651.30x = 16,093,010,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,010,049.62/147,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,993.35

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