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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,279.80, 370,919.70 and 142,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,279.80, 370,919.70 and 142,303.80 is: 213,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,279.80 : 370,919.70 = 142,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,279.80/370,919.70 = 142,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,279.80x = 370,919.70 × 142,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,279.80x = 52,783,282,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,783,282,804.86/247,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,455.70

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