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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,127.49, 341,072.37 and 156,491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,127.49, 341,072.37 and 156,491.73 is: 215,981.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,127.49 : 341,072.37 = 156,491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,127.49/341,072.37 = 156,491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,127.49x = 341,072.37 × 156,491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,127.49x = 53,375,005,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,375,005,236.50/247,127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,981.66

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