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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,206.80, 811,861.40 and 147,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,206.80, 811,861.40 and 147,222.80 is: 220,848.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,206.80 : 811,861.40 = 147,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,206.80/811,861.40 = 147,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,206.80x = 811,861.40 × 147,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,206.80x = 119,524,508,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,524,508,519.92/541,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,848.13

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