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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,464.50, 562,969.64 and 147,487.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,464.50, 562,969.64 and 147,487.19 is: 221,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,464.50 : 562,969.64 = 147,487.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,464.50/562,969.64 = 147,487.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,464.50x = 562,969.64 × 147,487.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,464.50x = 83,030,807,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,030,807,812.78/375,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,141.57

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