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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,024.26, 340,854.75 and 143,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,024.26, 340,854.75 and 143,681.34 is: 198,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,024.26 : 340,854.75 = 143,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,024.26/340,854.75 = 143,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,024.26x = 340,854.75 × 143,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,024.26x = 48,974,467,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,974,467,225.37/247,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,257.72

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