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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,215.60, 370,823.40 and 146,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,215.60, 370,823.40 and 146,176.20 is: 219,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,215.60 : 370,823.40 = 146,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,215.60/370,823.40 = 146,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,215.60x = 370,823.40 × 146,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,215.60x = 54,205,555,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,205,555,483.08/247,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,264.30

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