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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,059.14, 221,949.90 and 72,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,059.14, 221,949.90 and 72,141.08 is: 108,143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,059.14 : 221,949.90 = 72,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,059.14/221,949.90 = 72,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,059.14x = 221,949.90 × 72,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,059.14x = 16,011,704,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011,704,382.14/148,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,143.98

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