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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,830.14, 342,034.78 and 147,228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,830.14, 342,034.78 and 147,228.14 is: 203,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,830.14 : 342,034.78 = 147,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,830.14/342,034.78 = 147,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,830.14x = 342,034.78 × 147,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,830.14x = 50,357,144,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,357,144,474.71/247,830.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,192.17

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