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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,748.56, 221,063.88 and 90,618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,748.56, 221,063.88 and 90,618.48 is: 135,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,748.56 : 221,063.88 = 90,618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,748.56/221,063.88 = 90,618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,748.56x = 221,063.88 × 90,618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,748.56x = 20,032,472,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032,472,788.50/147,748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,584.89

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