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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,068.08, 487,426.80 and 147,478.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,068.08, 487,426.80 and 147,478.19 is: 221,137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,068.08 : 487,426.80 = 147,478.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,068.08/487,426.80 = 147,478.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,068.08x = 487,426.80 × 147,478.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,068.08x = 71,884,822,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,884,822,221.49/325,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,137.75

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