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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,507.60, 695,261.40 and 147,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,507.60, 695,261.40 and 147,974.80 is: 221,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,507.60 : 695,261.40 = 147,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,507.60/695,261.40 = 147,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,507.60x = 695,261.40 × 147,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,507.60x = 102,881,166,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,881,166,612.72/463,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,962.20

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