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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,405.23, 671,212.96 and 147,885.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,405.23, 671,212.96 and 147,885.82 is: 221,863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,405.23 : 671,212.96 = 147,885.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,405.23/671,212.96 = 147,885.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,405.23x = 671,212.96 × 147,885.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,405.23x = 99,262,874,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,262,874,888.73/447,405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,863.47

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