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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,823.13, 342,025.08 and 147,221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,823.13, 342,025.08 and 147,221.13 is: 203,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,823.13 : 342,025.08 = 147,221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,823.13/342,025.08 = 147,221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,823.13x = 342,025.08 × 147,221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,823.13x = 50,353,318,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353,318,765.94/247,823.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,182.48

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