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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,638.40, 329,081.13 and 147,456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,638.40, 329,081.13 and 147,456.12 is: 220,931.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,638.40 : 329,081.13 = 147,456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,638.40/329,081.13 = 147,456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,638.40x = 329,081.13 × 147,456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,638.40x = 48,525,026,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,525,026,595.02/219,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,931.43

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