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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,218.30, 370,827.45 and 147,491.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,218.30, 370,827.45 and 147,491.10 is: 221,236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,218.30 : 370,827.45 = 147,491.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,218.30/370,827.45 = 147,491.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,218.30x = 370,827.45 × 147,491.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,218.30x = 54,693,748,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,693,748,510.70/247,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,236.65

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