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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,392.80, 474,329.20 and 147,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,392.80, 474,329.20 and 147,829.76 is: 221,623.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,392.80 : 474,329.20 = 147,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,392.80/474,329.20 = 147,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,392.80x = 474,329.20 × 147,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,392.80x = 70,119,971,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,119,971,796.99/316,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,623.16

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