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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,193.40, 379,847.70 and 147,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,193.40, 379,847.70 and 147,958.20 is: 221,970.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,193.40 : 379,847.70 = 147,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,193.40/379,847.70 = 147,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,193.40x = 379,847.70 × 147,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,193.40x = 56,201,581,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,201,581,966.14/253,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,970.96

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