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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,037.47, 557,728.76 and 147,555.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,037.47, 557,728.76 and 147,555.51 is: 221,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,037.47 : 557,728.76 = 147,555.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,037.47/557,728.76 = 147,555.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,037.47x = 557,728.76 × 147,555.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,037.47x = 82,295,950,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,295,950,885.69/372,037.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,203.39

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