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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,829.14, 342,033.39 and 147,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,829.14, 342,033.39 and 147,227.14 is: 203,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,829.14 : 342,033.39 = 147,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,829.14/342,033.39 = 147,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,829.14x = 342,033.39 × 147,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,829.14x = 50,356,597,794.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,356,597,794.20/247,829.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,190.79

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