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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,804.40, 298,977.60 and 147,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,804.40, 298,977.60 and 147,316.40 is: 220,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,804.40 : 298,977.60 = 147,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,804.40/298,977.60 = 147,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,804.40x = 298,977.60 × 147,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,804.40x = 44,044,303,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,303,712.64/199,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,437.11

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