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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,200.90, 379,542.15 and 147,965.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,200.90, 379,542.15 and 147,965.70 is: 221,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,200.90 : 379,542.15 = 147,965.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,200.90/379,542.15 = 147,965.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,200.90x = 379,542.15 × 147,965.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,200.90x = 56,159,219,904.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,159,219,904.26/253,200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,797.08

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