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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,038.30, 340,915.54 and 145,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,038.30, 340,915.54 and 145,064.96 is: 200,191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,038.30 : 340,915.54 = 145,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,038.30/340,915.54 = 145,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,038.30x = 340,915.54 × 145,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,038.30x = 49,454,899,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454,899,173.48/247,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,191.22

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