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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,936.14, 342,151.85 and 147,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,936.14, 342,151.85 and 147,334.14 is: 203,321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,936.14 : 342,151.85 = 147,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,936.14/342,151.85 = 147,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,936.14x = 342,151.85 × 147,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,936.14x = 50,410,647,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,410,647,832.49/247,936.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,321.10

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