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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,179.94, 341,144.73 and 156,544.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,179.94, 341,144.73 and 156,544.35 is: 216,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,179.94 : 341,144.73 = 156,544.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,179.94/341,144.73 = 156,544.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,179.94x = 341,144.73 × 156,544.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,179.94x = 53,404,278,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404,278,734.48/247,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,054.26

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