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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,055.98, 505,677.57 and 147,482.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,055.98, 505,677.57 and 147,482.38 is: 221,264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,055.98 : 505,677.57 = 147,482.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,055.98/505,677.57 = 147,482.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,055.98x = 505,677.57 × 147,482.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,055.98x = 74,578,531,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,578,531,536.22/337,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,264.53

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