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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,254.64, 341,255.08 and 145,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,254.64, 341,255.08 and 145,280.08 is: 200,512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,254.64 : 341,255.08 = 145,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,254.64/341,255.08 = 145,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,254.64x = 341,255.08 × 145,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,254.64x = 49,577,563,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,577,563,616.53/247,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,512.17

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