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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,974.80, 221,994.60 and 73,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,974.80, 221,994.60 and 73,130.80 is: 109,712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,974.80 : 221,994.60 = 73,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,974.80/221,994.60 = 73,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,974.80x = 221,994.60 × 73,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,974.80x = 16,234,642,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234,642,693.68/147,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,712.21

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