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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,223.80, 505,762.80 and 147,683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,223.80, 505,762.80 and 147,683.80 is: 221,493.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,223.80 : 505,762.80 = 147,683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,223.80/505,762.80 = 147,683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,223.80x = 505,762.80 × 147,683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,223.80x = 74,692,972,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,692,972,202.64/337,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,493.77

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