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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,453.05, 334,615.76 and 146,947.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,453.05, 334,615.76 and 146,947.57 is: 202,806.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,453.05 : 334,615.76 = 146,947.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,453.05/334,615.76 = 146,947.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,453.05x = 334,615.76 × 146,947.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,453.05x = 49,170,971,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,170,971,795.48/242,453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,806.16

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