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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,044.96, 335,425.24 and 147,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,044.96, 335,425.24 and 147,529.76 is: 203,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,044.96 : 335,425.24 = 147,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,044.96/335,425.24 = 147,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,044.96x = 335,425.24 × 147,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,044.96x = 49,485,205,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485,205,155.14/243,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,605.15

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