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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,866.29, 727,299.99 and 147,889.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,866.29, 727,299.99 and 147,889.10 is: 221,833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,866.29 : 727,299.99 = 147,889.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,866.29/727,299.99 = 147,889.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,866.29x = 727,299.99 × 147,889.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,866.29x = 107,559,737,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,559,737,314.61/484,866.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,833.81

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