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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,986.16, 353,147.64 and 147,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,986.16, 353,147.64 and 147,281.44 is: 220,403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,986.16 : 353,147.64 = 147,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,986.16/353,147.64 = 147,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,986.16x = 353,147.64 × 147,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,986.16x = 52,012,092,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,012,092,951.80/235,986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,403.15

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