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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,811.64, 457,512.66 and 147,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,811.64, 457,512.66 and 147,150.78 is: 220,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,811.64 : 457,512.66 = 147,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,811.64/457,512.66 = 147,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,811.64x = 457,512.66 × 147,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,811.64x = 67,323,344,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,323,344,778.87/304,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,868.68

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