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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,787.06, 701,785.95 and 147,958.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,787.06, 701,785.95 and 147,958.29 is: 221,970.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,787.06 : 701,785.95 = 147,958.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,787.06/701,785.95 = 147,958.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,787.06x = 701,785.95 × 147,958.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,787.06x = 103,835,049,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,835,049,108.03/467,787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,970.76

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