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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,272.80, 457,779.60 and 147,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,272.80, 457,779.60 and 147,549.60 is: 221,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,272.80 : 457,779.60 = 147,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,272.80/457,779.60 = 147,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,272.80x = 457,779.60 × 147,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,272.80x = 67,545,196,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,545,196,868.16/305,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,261.76

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