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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,637.44, 378,976.32 and 147,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,637.44, 378,976.32 and 147,467.04 is: 221,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,637.44 : 378,976.32 = 147,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,637.44/378,976.32 = 147,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,637.44x = 378,976.32 × 147,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,637.44x = 55,886,516,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,886,516,140.49/252,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,212.33

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