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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,356.66, 505,524.44 and 147,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,356.66, 505,524.44 and 147,710.96 is: 221,342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,356.66 : 505,524.44 = 147,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,356.66/505,524.44 = 147,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,356.66x = 505,524.44 × 147,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,356.66x = 74,671,500,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,671,500,073.23/337,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,342.89

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