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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,646.98, 558,605.97 and 147,932.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,646.98, 558,605.97 and 147,932.73 is: 221,754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,646.98 : 558,605.97 = 147,932.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,646.98/558,605.97 = 147,932.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,646.98x = 558,605.97 × 147,932.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,646.98x = 82,636,106,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,636,106,136.40/372,646.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,754.40

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