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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,048.54, 340,801.77 and 156,251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,048.54, 340,801.77 and 156,251.59 is: 215,548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,048.54 : 340,801.77 = 156,251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,048.54/340,801.77 = 156,251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,048.54x = 340,801.77 × 156,251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,048.54x = 53,250,818,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,250,818,437.31/247,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,548.00

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