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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,115.60, 370,673.40 and 147,388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,115.60, 370,673.40 and 147,388.40 is: 221,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,115.60 : 370,673.40 = 147,388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,115.60/370,673.40 = 147,388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,115.60x = 370,673.40 × 147,388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,115.60x = 54,632,959,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,632,959,348.56/247,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,082.60

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