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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,148.46, 90,222.27 and 47,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,148.46, 90,222.27 and 47,011.88 is: 70,517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,148.46 : 90,222.27 = 47,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,148.46/90,222.27 = 47,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,148.46x = 90,222.27 × 47,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,148.46x = 4,241,518,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,518,079.46/60,148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,517.49

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