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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,225.29, 341,226.59 and 145,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,225.29, 341,226.59 and 145,283.50 is: 200,523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,225.29 : 341,226.59 = 145,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,225.29/341,226.59 = 145,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,225.29x = 341,226.59 × 145,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,225.29x = 49,574,593,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574,593,288.27/247,225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,523.96

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