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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,821.97, 460,212.71 and 147,012.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,821.97, 460,212.71 and 147,012.21 is: 220,508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,821.97 : 460,212.71 = 147,012.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,821.97/460,212.71 = 147,012.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,821.97x = 460,212.71 × 147,012.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,821.97x = 67,656,886,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,656,886,832.13/306,821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,508.61

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