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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,670.72, 341,872.80 and 147,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,670.72, 341,872.80 and 147,068 is: 203,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,670.72 : 341,872.80 = 147,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,670.72/341,872.80 = 147,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,670.72x = 341,872.80 × 147,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,670.72x = 50,278,548,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,278,548,950.40/247,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,005.62

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