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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,392.80, 812,089.20 and 147,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,392.80, 812,089.20 and 147,408.80 is: 221,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,392.80 : 812,089.20 = 147,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,392.80/812,089.20 = 147,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,392.80x = 812,089.20 × 147,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,392.80x = 119,709,094,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,709,094,464.96/541,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,113.20

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