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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,218.30, 370,827.45 and 142,242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,218.30, 370,827.45 and 142,242.30 is: 213,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,218.30 : 370,827.45 = 142,242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,218.30/370,827.45 = 142,242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,218.30x = 370,827.45 × 142,242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,218.30x = 52,747,349,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747,349,391.14/247,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,363.45

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