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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,983.91, 222,008.73 and 69,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,983.91, 222,008.73 and 69,055.08 is: 103,597.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,983.91 : 222,008.73 = 69,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,983.91/222,008.73 = 69,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,983.91x = 222,008.73 × 69,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,983.91x = 15,330,830,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330,830,610.85/147,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,597.96

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