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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,697.72, 341,852.04 and 147,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,697.72, 341,852.04 and 147,095.72 is: 203,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,697.72 : 341,852.04 = 147,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,697.72/341,852.04 = 147,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,697.72x = 341,852.04 × 147,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,697.72x = 50,284,971,957.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,284,971,957.27/247,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,009.43

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