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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,547.98, 491,316.46 and 147,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,547.98, 491,316.46 and 147,533.28 is: 221,297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,547.98 : 491,316.46 = 147,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,547.98/491,316.46 = 147,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,547.98x = 491,316.46 × 147,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,547.98x = 72,485,528,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,485,528,861.79/327,547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,297.44

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