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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,853, 470,986.86 and 147,653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,853, 470,986.86 and 147,653.96 is: 221,578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,853 : 470,986.86 = 147,653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,853/470,986.86 = 147,653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,853x = 470,986.86 × 147,653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,853x = 69,543,074,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,543,074,986.97/313,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,578.49

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