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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,574.80, 431,362.20 and 147,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,574.80, 431,362.20 and 147,606.80 is: 221,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,574.80 : 431,362.20 = 147,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,574.80/431,362.20 = 147,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,574.80x = 431,362.20 × 147,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,574.80x = 63,671,993,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,671,993,982.96/287,574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,410.20

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