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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,940.12, 221,888.31 and 54,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,940.12, 221,888.31 and 54,424 is: 81,627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,940.12 : 221,888.31 = 54,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,940.12/221,888.31 = 54,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,940.12x = 221,888.31 × 54,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,940.12x = 12,076,049,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,076,049,383.44/147,940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,627.95

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