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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,941.67, 536,912.52 and 147,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,941.67, 536,912.52 and 147,574.14 is: 221,361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,941.67 : 536,912.52 = 147,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,941.67/536,912.52 = 147,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,941.67x = 536,912.52 × 147,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,941.67x = 79,234,403,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,234,403,394.23/357,941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,361.22

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