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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,893.36, 335,233.50 and 147,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,893.36, 335,233.50 and 147,463.60 is: 203,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,893.36 : 335,233.50 = 147,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,893.36/335,233.50 = 147,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,893.36x = 335,233.50 × 147,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,893.36x = 49,434,738,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,434,738,750.60/242,893.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,524.46

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