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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,772.40, 328,158.60 and 147,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,772.40, 328,158.60 and 147,913.60 is: 221,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,772.40 : 328,158.60 = 147,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,772.40/328,158.60 = 147,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,772.40x = 328,158.60 × 147,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,772.40x = 48,539,119,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,539,119,896.96/218,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,870.40

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