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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,935.89, 342,151.50 and 147,333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,935.89, 342,151.50 and 147,333.89 is: 203,320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,935.89 : 342,151.50 = 147,333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,935.89/342,151.50 = 147,333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,935.89x = 342,151.50 × 147,333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,935.89x = 50,410,511,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,410,511,464.34/247,935.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,320.75

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