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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,447.69, 305,440.37 and 147,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,447.69, 305,440.37 and 147,823.04 is: 203,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,447.69 : 305,440.37 = 147,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,447.69/305,440.37 = 147,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,447.69x = 305,440.37 × 147,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,447.69x = 45,151,124,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,124,610.95/221,447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,890.70

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