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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,847.21, 449,606.08 and 147,709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,847.21, 449,606.08 and 147,709.53 is: 221,483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,847.21 : 449,606.08 = 147,709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,847.21/449,606.08 = 147,709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,847.21x = 449,606.08 × 147,709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,847.21x = 66,411,099,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,411,099,775.36/299,847.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,483.14

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