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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,850.88, 342,034.21 and 147,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,850.88, 342,034.21 and 147,248.88 is: 203,203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,850.88 : 342,034.21 = 147,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,850.88/342,034.21 = 147,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,850.88x = 342,034.21 × 147,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,850.88x = 50,364,154,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,364,154,344.18/247,850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,203.45

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