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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,704.53, 371,554.81 and 147,199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,704.53, 371,554.81 and 147,199.12 is: 220,797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,704.53 : 371,554.81 = 147,199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,704.53/371,554.81 = 147,199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,704.53x = 371,554.81 × 147,199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,704.53x = 54,692,541,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,692,541,160.21/247,704.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,797.50

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