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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,038.78, 340,781.87 and 150,272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,038.78, 340,781.87 and 150,272.22 is: 207,295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,038.78 : 340,781.87 = 150,272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,038.78/340,781.87 = 150,272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,038.78x = 340,781.87 × 150,272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,038.78x = 51,210,047,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,210,047,389.29/247,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,295.58

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