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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,951.18, 694,476 and 147,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,951.18, 694,476 and 147,334.32 is: 221,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,951.18 : 694,476 = 147,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,951.18/694,476 = 147,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,951.18x = 694,476 × 147,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,951.18x = 102,320,149,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,320,149,216.32/462,951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,017.15

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