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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,892, 847,337.22 and 144,167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,892, 847,337.22 and 144,167.86 is: 216,251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,892 : 847,337.22 = 144,167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,892/847,337.22 = 144,167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,892x = 847,337.22 × 144,167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,892x = 122,158,793,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,158,793,705.75/564,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,251.59

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