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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,667.84, 641,495.04 and 147,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,667.84, 641,495.04 and 147,187.52 is: 220,778.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,667.84 : 641,495.04 = 147,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,667.84/641,495.04 = 147,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,667.84x = 641,495.04 × 147,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,667.84x = 94,420,064,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,420,064,029.90/427,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,778.97

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