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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,776.72, 341,981.64 and 147,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,776.72, 341,981.64 and 147,155.28 is: 203,103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,776.72 : 341,981.64 = 147,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,776.72/341,981.64 = 147,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,776.72x = 341,981.64 × 147,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,776.72x = 50,324,403,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324,403,989.06/247,776.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,103.84

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