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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,622.19, 362,023.97 and 147,932.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,622.19, 362,023.97 and 147,932.19 is: 221,647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,622.19 : 362,023.97 = 147,932.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,622.19/362,023.97 = 147,932.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,622.19x = 362,023.97 × 147,932.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,622.19x = 53,554,997,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554,997,974.93/241,622.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,647.68

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