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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,150.80, 370,726.20 and 142,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,150.80, 370,726.20 and 142,174.80 is: 213,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,150.80 : 370,726.20 = 142,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,150.80/370,726.20 = 142,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,150.80x = 370,726.20 × 142,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,150.80x = 52,707,923,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707,923,339.76/247,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,262.20

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