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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,562.24, 363,441.13 and 147,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,562.24, 363,441.13 and 147,504.88 is: 221,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,562.24 : 363,441.13 = 147,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,562.24/363,441.13 = 147,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,562.24x = 363,441.13 × 147,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,562.24x = 53,609,339,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,609,339,634.74/242,562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,012.72

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