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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,987.88, 314,631.18 and 147,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,987.88, 314,631.18 and 147,546.60 is: 221,073.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,987.88 : 314,631.18 = 147,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,987.88/314,631.18 = 147,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,987.88x = 314,631.18 × 147,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,987.88x = 46,422,760,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,422,760,862.99/209,987.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,073.53

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