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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,706.74, 398,614.79 and 147,128.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,706.74, 398,614.79 and 147,128.95 is: 220,723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,706.74 : 398,614.79 = 147,128.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,706.74/398,614.79 = 147,128.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,706.74x = 398,614.79 × 147,128.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,706.74x = 58,647,775,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,647,775,507.17/265,706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,723.70

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