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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,495.16, 334,660.14 and 147,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,495.16, 334,660.14 and 147,005.88 is: 202,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,495.16 : 334,660.14 = 147,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,495.16/334,660.14 = 147,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,495.16x = 334,660.14 × 147,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,495.16x = 49,197,008,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197,008,381.62/242,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,878.31

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