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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,472.20, 558,708.30 and 147,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,472.20, 558,708.30 and 147,886.20 is: 221,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,472.20 : 558,708.30 = 147,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,472.20/558,708.30 = 147,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,472.20x = 558,708.30 × 147,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,472.20x = 82,625,247,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,625,247,395.46/372,472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,829.30

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