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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,904.80, 320,857.20 and 147,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,904.80, 320,857.20 and 147,549.60 is: 221,324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,904.80 : 320,857.20 = 147,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,904.80/320,857.20 = 147,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,904.80x = 320,857.20 × 147,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,904.80x = 47,342,351,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,342,351,517.12/213,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,324.40

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