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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,932.60, 457,471.80 and 147,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,932.60, 457,471.80 and 147,031.20 is: 220,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,932.60 : 457,471.80 = 147,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,932.60/457,471.80 = 147,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,932.60x = 457,471.80 × 147,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,932.60x = 67,262,627,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,262,627,720.16/304,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,581.95

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