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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,736.52, 341,877.78 and 147,132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,736.52, 341,877.78 and 147,132.36 is: 203,043.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,736.52 : 341,877.78 = 147,132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,736.52/341,877.78 = 147,132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,736.52x = 341,877.78 × 147,132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,736.52x = 50,301,284,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,301,284,602.96/247,736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,043.48

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