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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,293.23, 341,139.08 and 156,496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,293.23, 341,139.08 and 156,496.19 is: 215,885.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,293.23 : 341,139.08 = 156,496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,293.23/341,139.08 = 156,496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,293.23x = 341,139.08 × 156,496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,293.23x = 53,386,965,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,386,965,497.62/247,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,885.27

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