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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,044.52, 343,719.94 and 147,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,044.52, 343,719.94 and 147,081 is: 202,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,044.52 : 343,719.94 = 147,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,044.52/343,719.94 = 147,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,044.52x = 343,719.94 × 147,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,044.52x = 50,554,672,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,554,672,495.14/249,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,994.52

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