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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,836.80, 664,255.20 and 147,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,836.80, 664,255.20 and 147,348.80 is: 221,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,836.80 : 664,255.20 = 147,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,836.80/664,255.20 = 147,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,836.80x = 664,255.20 × 147,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,836.80x = 97,877,206,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,877,206,613.76/442,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,023.20

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