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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,247.80, 262,871.70 and 147,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,247.80, 262,871.70 and 147,599.80 is: 221,399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,247.80 : 262,871.70 = 147,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,247.80/262,871.70 = 147,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,247.80x = 262,871.70 × 147,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,247.80x = 38,799,810,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,799,810,345.66/175,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,399.70

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