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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,297.80, 430,946.70 and 147,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,297.80, 430,946.70 and 147,329.80 is: 220,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,297.80 : 430,946.70 = 147,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,297.80/430,946.70 = 147,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,297.80x = 430,946.70 × 147,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,297.80x = 63,491,291,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,491,291,121.66/287,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,994.70

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