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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,657.20, 663,899.40 and 147,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,657.20, 663,899.40 and 147,169.20 is: 220,725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,657.20 : 663,899.40 = 147,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,657.20/663,899.40 = 147,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,657.20x = 663,899.40 × 147,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,657.20x = 97,705,543,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,705,543,578.48/442,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,725.07

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