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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,930.75, 342,144.44 and 147,328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,930.75, 342,144.44 and 147,328.75 is: 203,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,930.75 : 342,144.44 = 147,328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,930.75/342,144.44 = 147,328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,930.75x = 342,144.44 × 147,328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,930.75x = 50,407,712,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,407,712,664.65/247,930.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,313.68

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