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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,822.20, 457,528.41 and 147,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,822.20, 457,528.41 and 147,161.28 is: 220,884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,822.20 : 457,528.41 = 147,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,822.20/457,528.41 = 147,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,822.20x = 457,528.41 × 147,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,822.20x = 67,330,466,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,330,466,451.96/304,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,884.39

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