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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,254.56, 474,373.95 and 147,963.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,254.56, 474,373.95 and 147,963.18 is: 221,941.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,254.56 : 474,373.95 = 147,963.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,254.56/474,373.95 = 147,963.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,254.56x = 474,373.95 × 147,963.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,254.56x = 70,189,878,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,189,878,151.16/316,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,941.08

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