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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,651.89, 647,536.92 and 147,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,651.89, 647,536.92 and 147,266.07 is: 220,919.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,651.89 : 647,536.92 = 147,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,651.89/647,536.92 = 147,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,651.89x = 647,536.92 × 147,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,651.89x = 95,360,217,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,360,217,388.30/431,651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,919.26

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