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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,069.56, 340,992.57 and 156,433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,069.56, 340,992.57 and 156,433.96 is: 215,902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,069.56 : 340,992.57 = 156,433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,069.56/340,992.57 = 156,433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,069.56x = 340,992.57 × 156,433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,069.56x = 53,342,818,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,342,818,055.68/247,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,902.02

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