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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,693.72, 341,846.52 and 147,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,693.72, 341,846.52 and 147,091.72 is: 203,003.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,693.72 : 341,846.52 = 147,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,693.72/341,846.52 = 147,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,693.72x = 341,846.52 × 147,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,693.72x = 50,282,792,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,282,792,602.81/247,693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,003.91

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