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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,639.96, 491,044.41 and 147,533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,639.96, 491,044.41 and 147,533.22 is: 221,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,639.96 : 491,044.41 = 147,533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,639.96/491,044.41 = 147,533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,639.96x = 491,044.41 × 147,533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,639.96x = 72,445,362,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,445,362,970.30/327,639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,112.72

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