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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,276.80, 370,915.20 and 142,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,276.80, 370,915.20 and 142,300.80 is: 213,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,276.80 : 370,915.20 = 142,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,276.80/370,915.20 = 142,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,276.80x = 370,915.20 × 142,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,276.80x = 52,781,529,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,781,529,692.16/247,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,451.20

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