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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,853.76, 335,162.08 and 147,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,853.76, 335,162.08 and 147,352.96 is: 203,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,853.76 : 335,162.08 = 147,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,853.76/335,162.08 = 147,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,853.76x = 335,162.08 × 147,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,853.76x = 49,387,124,567.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,387,124,567.76/242,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,361.58

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