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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,052.04, 340,806.60 and 156,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,052.04, 340,806.60 and 156,255.09 is: 215,552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,052.04 : 340,806.60 = 156,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,052.04/340,806.60 = 156,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,052.04x = 340,806.60 × 156,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,052.04x = 53,252,765,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,252,765,955.59/247,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,552.83

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