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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,859.12, 461,671.01 and 147,889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,859.12, 461,671.01 and 147,889.47 is: 221,777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,859.12 : 461,671.01 = 147,889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,859.12/461,671.01 = 147,889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,859.12x = 461,671.01 × 147,889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,859.12x = 68,276,280,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,276,280,983.26/307,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,777.68

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