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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,708.72, 670,145.16 and 147,206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,708.72, 670,145.16 and 147,206.96 is: 220,837.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,708.72 : 670,145.16 = 147,206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,708.72/670,145.16 = 147,206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,708.72x = 670,145.16 × 147,206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,708.72x = 98,650,031,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,650,031,762.31/446,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,837.49

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