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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,738.52, 341,880.54 and 147,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,738.52, 341,880.54 and 147,134.36 is: 203,046.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,738.52 : 341,880.54 = 147,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,738.52/341,880.54 = 147,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,738.52x = 341,880.54 × 147,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,738.52x = 50,302,374,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,302,374,449.35/247,738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,046.24

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