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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,641.16, 311,204.77 and 147,573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,641.16, 311,204.77 and 147,573.90 is: 221,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,641.16 : 311,204.77 = 147,573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,641.16/311,204.77 = 147,573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,641.16x = 311,204.77 × 147,573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,641.16x = 45,925,701,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925,701,238.57/207,641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,178.22

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