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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,953.20, 342,263.16 and 147,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,953.20, 342,263.16 and 147,350 is: 203,395.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,953.20 : 342,263.16 = 147,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,953.20/342,263.16 = 147,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,953.20x = 342,263.16 × 147,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,953.20x = 50,432,476,626
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,432,476,626/247,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,395.14

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