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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,689.72, 341,899.02 and 147,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,689.72, 341,899.02 and 147,087 is: 203,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,689.72 : 341,899.02 = 147,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,689.72/341,899.02 = 147,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,689.72x = 341,899.02 × 147,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,689.72x = 50,288,901,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,288,901,154.74/247,689.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,031.85

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