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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,006.44, 371,005.65 and 147,361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,006.44, 371,005.65 and 147,361.05 is: 221,337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,006.44 : 371,005.65 = 147,361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,006.44/371,005.65 = 147,361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,006.44x = 371,005.65 × 147,361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,006.44x = 54,671,782,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,671,782,139.93/247,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,337.48

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