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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,989.96, 221,997.91 and 41,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,989.96, 221,997.91 and 41,375.08 is: 62,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,989.96 : 221,997.91 = 41,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,989.96/221,997.91 = 41,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,989.96x = 221,997.91 × 41,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,989.96x = 9,185,181,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185,181,286.08/147,989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,066.25

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