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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,009.24, 340,882.29 and 150,185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,009.24, 340,882.29 and 150,185.29 is: 207,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,009.24 : 340,882.29 = 150,185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,009.24/340,882.29 = 150,185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,009.24x = 340,882.29 × 150,185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,009.24x = 51,195,505,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,195,505,579.51/247,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,261.50

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