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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,040.40, 370,906.20 and 153,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,040.40, 370,906.20 and 153,728.40 is: 230,807.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,040.40 : 370,906.20 = 153,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,040.40/370,906.20 = 153,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,040.40x = 370,906.20 × 153,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,040.40x = 57,018,816,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,018,816,676.08/247,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,807.66

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