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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,901.10, 221,851.65 and 101,245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,901.10, 221,851.65 and 101,245.10 is: 151,867.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,901.10 : 221,851.65 = 101,245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,901.10/221,851.65 = 101,245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,901.10x = 221,851.65 × 101,245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,901.10x = 22,461,392,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461,392,489.42/147,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,867.65

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