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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,764.20, 431,646.30 and 147,796.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,764.20, 431,646.30 and 147,796.20 is: 221,694.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,764.20 : 431,646.30 = 147,796.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,764.20/431,646.30 = 147,796.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,764.20x = 431,646.30 × 147,796.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,764.20x = 63,795,682,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,795,682,884.06/287,764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,694.30

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