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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,672.72, 341,875.56 and 147,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,672.72, 341,875.56 and 147,070 is: 203,008.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,672.72 : 341,875.56 = 147,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,672.72/341,875.56 = 147,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,672.72x = 341,875.56 × 147,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,672.72x = 50,279,638,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279,638,609.20/247,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,008.38

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