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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,819.12, 457,523.88 and 147,158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,819.12, 457,523.88 and 147,158.29 is: 220,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,819.12 : 457,523.88 = 147,158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,819.12/457,523.88 = 147,158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,819.12x = 457,523.88 × 147,158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,819.12x = 67,328,431,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,328,431,814.97/304,819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,879.95

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