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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,567.24, 363,448.61 and 147,509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,567.24, 363,448.61 and 147,509.88 is: 221,020.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,567.24 : 363,448.61 = 147,509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,567.24/363,448.61 = 147,509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,567.24x = 363,448.61 × 147,509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,567.24x = 53,612,260,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,612,260,109.72/242,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,020.21

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