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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,373.74, 327,227.09 and 147,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,373.74, 327,227.09 and 147,032.88 is: 220,324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,373.74 : 327,227.09 = 147,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,373.74/327,227.09 = 147,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,373.74x = 327,227.09 × 147,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,373.74x = 48,113,140,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,113,140,721.55/218,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,324.76

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