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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,901.23, 221,691.96 and 59,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,901.23, 221,691.96 and 59,057.10 is: 88,521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,901.23 : 221,691.96 = 59,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,901.23/221,691.96 = 59,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,901.23x = 221,691.96 × 59,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,901.23x = 13,092,484,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,092,484,250.92/147,901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,521.81

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