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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,390.19, 701,179.59 and 147,592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,390.19, 701,179.59 and 147,592.01 is: 221,417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,390.19 : 701,179.59 = 147,592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,390.19/701,179.59 = 147,592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,390.19x = 701,179.59 × 147,592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,390.19x = 103,488,505,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,488,505,059.08/467,390.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,417.79

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