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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,473.72, 304,403.94 and 147,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,473.72, 304,403.94 and 147,985.20 is: 204,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,473.72 : 304,403.94 = 147,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,473.72/304,403.94 = 147,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,473.72x = 304,403.94 × 147,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,473.72x = 45,047,277,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,047,277,941.69/220,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,320.40

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