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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,032.72, 340,779.42 and 156,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,032.72, 340,779.42 and 156,236.04 is: 215,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,032.72 : 340,779.42 = 156,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,032.72/340,779.42 = 156,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,032.72x = 340,779.42 × 156,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,032.72x = 53,242,027,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242,027,094.30/247,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,526.21

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