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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,211.10, 433,816.65 and 147,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,211.10, 433,816.65 and 147,056.10 is: 220,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,211.10 : 433,816.65 = 147,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,211.10/433,816.65 = 147,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,211.10x = 433,816.65 × 147,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,211.10x = 63,795,384,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,795,384,664.07/289,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,584.15

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