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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,281.20, 371,310.60 and 142,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,281.20, 371,310.60 and 142,305.20 is: 213,681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,281.20 : 371,310.60 = 142,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,281.20/371,310.60 = 142,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,281.20x = 371,310.60 × 142,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,281.20x = 52,839,429,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,839,429,195.12/247,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,681.55

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