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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,050.54, 340,804.53 and 156,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,050.54, 340,804.53 and 156,253.59 is: 215,550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,050.54 : 340,804.53 = 156,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,050.54/340,804.53 = 156,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,050.54x = 340,804.53 × 156,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,050.54x = 53,251,931,300.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,251,931,300.76/247,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,550.76

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