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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,251.56, 474,369.45 and 147,960.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,251.56, 474,369.45 and 147,960.18 is: 221,936.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,251.56 : 474,369.45 = 147,960.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,251.56/474,369.45 = 147,960.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,251.56x = 474,369.45 × 147,960.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,251.56x = 70,187,789,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,187,789,208.50/316,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,936.58

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