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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,727.82, 221,638.34 and 112,358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,727.82, 221,638.34 and 112,358.56 is: 168,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,727.82 : 221,638.34 = 112,358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,727.82/221,638.34 = 112,358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,727.82x = 221,638.34 × 112,358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,727.82x = 24,902,964,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902,964,723.19/147,727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,573.29

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