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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,666.84, 641,493.54 and 147,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,666.84, 641,493.54 and 147,186.52 is: 220,777.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,666.84 : 641,493.54 = 147,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,666.84/641,493.54 = 147,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,666.84x = 641,493.54 × 147,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,666.84x = 94,419,201,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,419,201,755.08/427,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,777.47

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