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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,126.24, 342,503.28 and 147,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,126.24, 342,503.28 and 147,524 is: 203,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,126.24 : 342,503.28 = 147,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,126.24/342,503.28 = 147,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,126.24x = 342,503.28 × 147,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,126.24x = 50,527,453,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,527,453,878.72/248,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,636.08

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