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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,614.60, 326,421.90 and 147,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,614.60, 326,421.90 and 147,112.20 is: 220,668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,614.60 : 326,421.90 = 147,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,614.60/326,421.90 = 147,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,614.60x = 326,421.90 × 147,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,614.60x = 48,020,643,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,020,643,837.18/217,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,668.30

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