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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,138.14, 474,206.67 and 147,601.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,138.14, 474,206.67 and 147,601.98 is: 221,402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,138.14 : 474,206.67 = 147,601.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,138.14/474,206.67 = 147,601.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,138.14x = 474,206.67 × 147,601.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,138.14x = 69,993,843,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,993,843,421.21/316,138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,402.72

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