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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,246.49, 474,525.54 and 147,778.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,246.49, 474,525.54 and 147,778.46 is: 221,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,246.49 : 474,525.54 = 147,778.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,246.49/474,525.54 = 147,778.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,246.49x = 474,525.54 × 147,778.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,246.49x = 70,124,651,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,124,651,159.24/316,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,740.49

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