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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,501.80, 488,106.90 and 147,917.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,501.80, 488,106.90 and 147,917.40 is: 221,809.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,501.80 : 488,106.90 = 147,917.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,501.80/488,106.90 = 147,917.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,501.80x = 488,106.90 × 147,917.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,501.80x = 72,199,503,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,199,503,570.06/325,501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,809.84

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