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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,327.60, 347,272.20 and 147,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,327.60, 347,272.20 and 147,087.60 is: 220,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,327.60 : 347,272.20 = 147,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,327.60/347,272.20 = 147,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,327.60x = 347,272.20 × 147,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,327.60x = 51,079,434,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,079,434,444.72/231,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,809.94

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