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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,277.20, 558,415.80 and 147,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,277.20, 558,415.80 and 147,691.20 is: 221,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,277.20 : 558,415.80 = 147,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,277.20/558,415.80 = 147,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,277.20x = 558,415.80 × 147,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,277.20x = 82,473,099,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,473,099,600.96/372,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,536.80

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