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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,828.14, 342,032.01 and 147,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,828.14, 342,032.01 and 147,226.14 is: 203,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,828.14 : 342,032.01 = 147,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,828.14/342,032.01 = 147,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,828.14x = 342,032.01 × 147,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,828.14x = 50,356,052,588.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,356,052,588.74/247,828.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,189.41

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