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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,709.60, 575,236.22 and 147,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,709.60, 575,236.22 and 147,222 is: 220,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,709.60 : 575,236.22 = 147,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,709.60/575,236.22 = 147,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,709.60x = 575,236.22 × 147,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,709.60x = 84,687,426,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,687,426,044.73/383,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,707.08

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