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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,017.45, 505,682.48 and 147,452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,017.45, 505,682.48 and 147,452.84 is: 221,247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,017.45 : 505,682.48 = 147,452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,017.45/505,682.48 = 147,452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,017.45x = 505,682.48 × 147,452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,017.45x = 74,564,317,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,564,317,814.24/337,017.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,247.65

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