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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,214.80, 370,822.20 and 147,487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,214.80, 370,822.20 and 147,487.60 is: 221,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,214.80 : 370,822.20 = 147,487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,214.80/370,822.20 = 147,487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,214.80x = 370,822.20 × 147,487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,214.80x = 54,691,676,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,691,676,304.72/247,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,231.40

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