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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,261.68, 341,301.60 and 145,285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,261.68, 341,301.60 and 145,285.38 is: 200,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,261.68 : 341,301.60 = 145,285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,261.68/341,301.60 = 145,285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,261.68x = 341,301.60 × 145,285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,261.68x = 49,586,132,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586,132,650.61/247,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,541.11

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