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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,783.92, 347,052.95 and 147,085.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,783.92, 347,052.95 and 147,085.50 is: 220,232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,783.92 : 347,052.95 = 147,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,783.92/347,052.95 = 147,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,783.92x = 347,052.95 × 147,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,783.92x = 51,046,456,677.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,046,456,677.23/231,783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,232.96

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