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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,755, 664,132.50 and 147,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,755, 664,132.50 and 147,267 is: 220,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,755 : 664,132.50 = 147,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,755/664,132.50 = 147,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,755x = 664,132.50 × 147,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,755x = 97,804,800,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,804,800,877.50/442,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,900.50

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