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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,114.20, 363,171.30 and 147,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,114.20, 363,171.30 and 147,635.80 is: 221,453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,114.20 : 363,171.30 = 147,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,114.20/363,171.30 = 147,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,114.20x = 363,171.30 × 147,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,114.20x = 53,617,085,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617,085,412.54/242,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,453.70

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