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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,714.12, 671,571.30 and 148,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,714.12, 671,571.30 and 148,114.20 is: 222,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,714.12 : 671,571.30 = 148,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,714.12/671,571.30 = 148,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,714.12x = 671,571.30 × 148,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,714.12x = 99,469,245,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,469,245,842.46/447,714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,171.34

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