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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,496.79, 378,744.70 and 147,241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,496.79, 378,744.70 and 147,241.95 is: 220,862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,496.79 : 378,744.70 = 147,241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,496.79/378,744.70 = 147,241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,496.79x = 378,744.70 × 147,241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,496.79x = 55,767,108,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,767,108,180.17/252,496.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,862.64

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