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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,231.80, 370,847.70 and 147,504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,231.80, 370,847.70 and 147,504.60 is: 221,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,231.80 : 370,847.70 = 147,504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,231.80/370,847.70 = 147,504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,231.80x = 370,847.70 × 147,504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,231.80x = 54,701,741,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,701,741,649.42/247,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,256.90

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