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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,235.76, 341,005.14 and 156,606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,235.76, 341,005.14 and 156,606.48 is: 216,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,235.76 : 341,005.14 = 156,606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,235.76/341,005.14 = 156,606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,235.76x = 341,005.14 × 156,606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,235.76x = 53,403,614,637.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,403,614,637.31/247,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,002.79

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