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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,794.72, 335,029.68 and 147,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,794.72, 335,029.68 and 147,324.64 is: 203,291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,794.72 : 335,029.68 = 147,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,794.72/335,029.68 = 147,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,794.72x = 335,029.68 × 147,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,794.72x = 49,358,126,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,358,126,995.32/242,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,291.60

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