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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,939.88, 342,157.05 and 147,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,939.88, 342,157.05 and 147,337.88 is: 203,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,939.88 : 342,157.05 = 147,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,939.88/342,157.05 = 147,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,939.88x = 342,157.05 × 147,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,939.88x = 50,412,692,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412,692,663.27/247,939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,326.28

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