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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,916.62, 536,481.24 and 147,439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,916.62, 536,481.24 and 147,439.74 is: 220,997.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,916.62 : 536,481.24 = 147,439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,916.62/536,481.24 = 147,439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,916.62x = 536,481.24 × 147,439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,916.62x = 79,098,654,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,098,654,540.48/357,916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,997.43

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