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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,226.29, 341,227.97 and 145,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,226.29, 341,227.97 and 145,284.50 is: 200,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,226.29 : 341,227.97 = 145,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,226.29/341,227.97 = 145,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,226.29x = 341,227.97 × 145,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,226.29x = 49,575,135,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,575,135,007.47/247,226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,525.34

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