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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,806.67, 221,731.91 and 54,305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,806.67, 221,731.91 and 54,305.13 is: 81,465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,806.67 : 221,731.91 = 54,305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,806.67/221,731.91 = 54,305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,806.67x = 221,731.91 × 54,305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,806.67x = 12,041,179,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,041,179,926.17/147,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,465.74

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