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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,207.80, 811,862.90 and 147,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,207.80, 811,862.90 and 147,223.80 is: 220,849.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,207.80 : 811,862.90 = 147,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,207.80/811,862.90 = 147,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,207.80x = 811,862.90 × 147,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,207.80x = 119,525,541,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,525,541,217.02/541,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,849.63

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