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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,402.70, 558,604.05 and 147,816.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,402.70, 558,604.05 and 147,816.70 is: 221,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,402.70 : 558,604.05 = 147,816.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,402.70/558,604.05 = 147,816.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,402.70x = 558,604.05 × 147,816.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,402.70x = 82,571,007,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,571,007,277.64/372,402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,725.05

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