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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,014.90, 340,887.18 and 150,185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,014.90, 340,887.18 and 150,185.46 is: 207,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,014.90 : 340,887.18 = 150,185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,014.90/340,887.18 = 150,185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,014.90x = 340,887.18 × 150,185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,014.90x = 51,196,297,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,196,297,936.40/247,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,259.96

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