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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,281.80, 370,922.70 and 142,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,281.80, 370,922.70 and 142,305.80 is: 213,458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,281.80 : 370,922.70 = 142,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,281.80/370,922.70 = 142,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,281.80x = 370,922.70 × 142,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,281.80x = 52,784,451,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,784,451,561.66/247,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,458.70

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