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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,725.23, 329,211.16 and 147,542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,725.23, 329,211.16 and 147,542.84 is: 221,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,725.23 : 329,211.16 = 147,542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,725.23/329,211.16 = 147,542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,725.23x = 329,211.16 × 147,542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,725.23x = 48,572,749,506.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,572,749,506.09/219,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,061.32

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