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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,075.85, 326,588.90 and 147,741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,075.85, 326,588.90 and 147,741.93 is: 221,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,075.85 : 326,588.90 = 147,741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,075.85/326,588.90 = 147,741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,075.85x = 326,588.90 × 147,741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,075.85x = 48,250,873,663.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,250,873,663.87/218,075.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,257.30

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