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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,230.05, 457,881.80 and 147,347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,230.05, 457,881.80 and 147,347.55 is: 221,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,230.05 : 457,881.80 = 147,347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,230.05/457,881.80 = 147,347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,230.05x = 457,881.80 × 147,347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,230.05x = 67,467,760,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,467,760,682.85/305,230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,039.05

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