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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,051.40, 370,577.10 and 141,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,051.40, 370,577.10 and 141,783.80 is: 212,675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,051.40 : 370,577.10 = 141,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,051.40/370,577.10 = 141,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,051.40x = 370,577.10 × 141,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,051.40x = 52,541,829,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,541,829,430.98/247,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,675.70

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