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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,180.94, 341,146.11 and 156,545.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,180.94, 341,146.11 and 156,545.35 is: 216,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,180.94 : 341,146.11 = 156,545.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,180.94/341,146.11 = 156,545.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,180.94x = 341,146.11 × 156,545.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,180.94x = 53,404,837,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404,837,191.09/247,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,055.64

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