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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,962.88, 342,163.20 and 147,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,962.88, 342,163.20 and 147,341.44 is: 203,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,962.88 : 342,163.20 = 147,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,962.88/342,163.20 = 147,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,962.88x = 342,163.20 × 147,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,962.88x = 50,414,818,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,414,818,603.01/247,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,315.99

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