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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,614.84, 641,415.38 and 147,134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,614.84, 641,415.38 and 147,134.52 is: 220,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,614.84 : 641,415.38 = 147,134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,614.84/641,415.38 = 147,134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,614.84x = 641,415.38 × 147,134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,614.84x = 94,374,344,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,374,344,056.92/427,614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,699.41

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