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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,070.70, 340,994.13 and 156,435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,070.70, 340,994.13 and 156,435.09 is: 215,903.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,070.70 : 340,994.13 = 156,435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,070.70/340,994.13 = 156,435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,070.70x = 340,994.13 × 156,435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,070.70x = 53,343,447,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343,447,416.02/247,070.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,903.58

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