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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,759.72, 341,958.18 and 147,138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,759.72, 341,958.18 and 147,138.28 is: 203,080.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,759.72 : 341,958.18 = 147,138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,759.72/341,958.18 = 147,138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,759.72x = 341,958.18 × 147,138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,759.72x = 50,315,138,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,315,138,437.13/247,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,080.38

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