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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,508.16, 334,678.08 and 147,018.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,508.16, 334,678.08 and 147,018.88 is: 202,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,508.16 : 334,678.08 = 147,018.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,508.16/334,678.08 = 147,018.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,508.16x = 334,678.08 × 147,018.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,508.16x = 49,203,996,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,203,996,482.15/242,508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,896.25

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