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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,033.76, 343,705.08 and 147,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,033.76, 343,705.08 and 147,070.24 is: 202,979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,033.76 : 343,705.08 = 147,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,033.76/343,705.08 = 147,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,033.76x = 343,705.08 × 147,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,033.76x = 50,548,788,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,548,788,604.82/249,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,979.66

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