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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,798.72, 335,035.20 and 147,328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,798.72, 335,035.20 and 147,328.64 is: 203,297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,798.72 : 335,035.20 = 147,328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,798.72/335,035.20 = 147,328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,798.72x = 335,035.20 × 147,328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,798.72x = 49,360,280,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,360,280,368.13/242,798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,297.12

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