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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,253.14, 576,407.34 and 147,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,253.14, 576,407.34 and 147,595.82 is: 221,404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,253.14 : 576,407.34 = 147,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,253.14/576,407.34 = 147,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,253.14x = 576,407.34 × 147,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,253.14x = 85,075,314,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,075,314,001.32/384,253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,404.34

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