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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,332.64, 341,060.88 and 146,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,332.64, 341,060.88 and 146,711.20 is: 202,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,332.64 : 341,060.88 = 146,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,332.64/341,060.88 = 146,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,332.64x = 341,060.88 × 146,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,332.64x = 50,037,450,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,037,450,977.86/247,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,308.32

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