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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,019.84, 340,893.72 and 151,579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,019.84, 340,893.72 and 151,579.28 is: 209,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,019.84 : 340,893.72 = 151,579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,019.84/340,893.72 = 151,579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,019.84x = 340,893.72 × 151,579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,019.84x = 51,672,424,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,672,424,634.12/247,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,183.30

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