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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,580.08, 671,230.80 and 147,993.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,580.08, 671,230.80 and 147,993.48 is: 221,944.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,580.08 : 671,230.80 = 147,993.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,580.08/671,230.80 = 147,993.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,580.08x = 671,230.80 × 147,993.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,580.08x = 99,337,781,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,337,781,975.18/447,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,944.15

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