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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,106.24, 342,475.68 and 147,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,106.24, 342,475.68 and 147,504 is: 203,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,106.24 : 342,475.68 = 147,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,106.24/342,475.68 = 147,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,106.24x = 342,475.68 × 147,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,106.24x = 50,516,532,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,516,532,702.72/248,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,608.47

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