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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,006.25, 340,878.14 and 150,182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,006.25, 340,878.14 and 150,182.29 is: 207,257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,006.25 : 340,878.14 = 150,182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,006.25/340,878.14 = 150,182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,006.25x = 340,878.14 × 150,182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,006.25x = 51,193,859,676.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,193,859,676.14/247,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,257.35

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