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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,395.70, 558,593.55 and 147,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,395.70, 558,593.55 and 147,809.70 is: 221,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,395.70 : 558,593.55 = 147,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,395.70/558,593.55 = 147,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,395.70x = 558,593.55 × 147,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,395.70x = 82,565,545,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,565,545,047.44/372,395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,714.55

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