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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,138.74, 341,087.90 and 156,502.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,138.74, 341,087.90 and 156,502.98 is: 215,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,138.74 : 341,087.90 = 156,502.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,138.74/341,087.90 = 156,502.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,138.74x = 341,087.90 × 156,502.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,138.74x = 53,381,272,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,381,272,009.43/247,138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,997.18

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