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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,099.68, 670,732.32 and 147,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,099.68, 670,732.32 and 147,601.12 is: 221,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,099.68 : 670,732.32 = 147,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,099.68/670,732.32 = 147,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,099.68x = 670,732.32 × 147,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,099.68x = 99,000,841,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,000,841,652.20/447,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,429.01

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