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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,726.23, 557,774.57 and 147,248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,726.23, 557,774.57 and 147,248.45 is: 220,946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,726.23 : 557,774.57 = 147,248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,726.23/557,774.57 = 147,248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,726.23x = 557,774.57 × 147,248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,726.23x = 82,131,440,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,131,440,552.82/371,726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,946.05

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