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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,182.75, 341,148.60 and 156,547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,182.75, 341,148.60 and 156,547.13 is: 216,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,182.75 : 341,148.60 = 156,547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,182.75/341,148.60 = 156,547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,182.75x = 341,148.60 × 156,547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,182.75x = 53,405,832,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,405,832,527.78/247,182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,058.09

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