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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,966.64, 432,081.24 and 147,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,966.64, 432,081.24 and 147,823.76 is: 221,803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,966.64 : 432,081.24 = 147,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,966.64/432,081.24 = 147,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,966.64x = 432,081.24 × 147,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,966.64x = 63,871,873,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,871,873,522.26/287,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,803.03

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