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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,329.44, 341,283.60 and 146,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,329.44, 341,283.60 and 146,708 is: 202,438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,329.44 : 341,283.60 = 146,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,329.44/341,283.60 = 146,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,329.44x = 341,283.60 × 146,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,329.44x = 50,069,034,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,069,034,388.80/247,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,438.64

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