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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,037.58, 340,780.39 and 150,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,037.58, 340,780.39 and 150,271.02 is: 207,294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,037.58 : 340,780.39 = 150,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,037.58/340,780.39 = 150,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,037.58x = 340,780.39 × 150,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,037.58x = 51,209,416,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,209,416,425.62/247,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,294.03

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