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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,779.72, 341,985.78 and 147,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,779.72, 341,985.78 and 147,158.28 is: 203,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,779.72 : 341,985.78 = 147,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,779.72/341,985.78 = 147,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,779.72x = 341,985.78 × 147,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,779.72x = 50,326,039,169.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,326,039,169.26/247,779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,107.98

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