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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,819.20, 457,523.91 and 147,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,819.20, 457,523.91 and 147,158.28 is: 220,879.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,819.20 : 457,523.91 = 147,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,819.20/457,523.91 = 147,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,819.20x = 457,523.91 × 147,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,819.20x = 67,328,431,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,328,431,654.47/304,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,879.89

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