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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,279.20, 558,418.80 and 147,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,279.20, 558,418.80 and 147,693.20 is: 221,539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,279.20 : 558,418.80 = 147,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,279.20/558,418.80 = 147,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,279.20x = 558,418.80 × 147,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,279.20x = 82,474,659,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,474,659,512.16/372,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,539.80

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