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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,749, 664,123.50 and 147,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,749, 664,123.50 and 147,261 is: 220,891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,749 : 664,123.50 = 147,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,749/664,123.50 = 147,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,749x = 664,123.50 × 147,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,749x = 97,799,490,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,799,490,733.50/442,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,891.50

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