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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,079, 341,005.60 and 156,443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,079, 341,005.60 and 156,443.38 is: 215,915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,079 : 341,005.60 = 156,443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,079/341,005.60 = 156,443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,079x = 341,005.60 × 156,443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,079x = 53,348,068,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,348,068,662.93/247,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,915.03

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