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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,050.36, 340,804.26 and 156,253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,050.36, 340,804.26 and 156,253.41 is: 215,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,050.36 : 340,804.26 = 156,253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,050.36/340,804.26 = 156,253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,050.36x = 340,804.26 × 156,253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,050.36x = 53,251,827,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251,827,767.53/247,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,550.50

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