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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,289.80, 487,788.90 and 147,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,289.80, 487,788.90 and 147,705.40 is: 221,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,289.80 : 487,788.90 = 147,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,289.80/487,788.90 = 147,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,289.80x = 487,788.90 × 147,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,289.80x = 72,049,054,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,049,054,590.06/325,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,491.90

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