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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,214.38, 676,972.30 and 147,622.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,214.38, 676,972.30 and 147,622.43 is: 221,482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,214.38 : 676,972.30 = 147,622.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,214.38/676,972.30 = 147,622.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,214.38x = 676,972.30 × 147,622.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,214.38x = 99,936,293,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,936,293,760.89/451,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,482.96

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