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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,268.24, 487,947.74 and 147,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,268.24, 487,947.74 and 147,819.92 is: 221,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,268.24 : 487,947.74 = 147,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,268.24/487,947.74 = 147,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,268.24x = 487,947.74 × 147,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,268.24x = 72,128,392,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,128,392,712.14/325,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,750.50

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