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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,273.20, 861,409.80 and 147,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,273.20, 861,409.80 and 147,808.20 is: 221,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,273.20 : 861,409.80 = 147,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,273.20/861,409.80 = 147,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,273.20x = 861,409.80 × 147,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,273.20x = 127,323,432,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,323,432,000.36/574,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,712.30

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