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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,492.91, 334,657.04 and 147,003.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,492.91, 334,657.04 and 147,003.63 is: 202,875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,492.91 : 334,657.04 = 147,003.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,492.91/334,657.04 = 147,003.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,492.91x = 334,657.04 × 147,003.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,492.91x = 49,195,798,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,195,798,950.04/242,492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,875.21

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