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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,721.60, 575,254.17 and 147,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,721.60, 575,254.17 and 147,234 is: 220,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,721.60 : 575,254.17 = 147,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,721.60/575,254.17 = 147,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,721.60x = 575,254.17 × 147,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,721.60x = 84,696,972,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,696,972,465.78/383,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,725.06

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