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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,335.12, 341,161.07 and 156,596.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,335.12, 341,161.07 and 156,596.49 is: 216,000.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,335.12 : 341,161.07 = 156,596.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,335.12/341,161.07 = 156,596.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,335.12x = 341,161.07 × 156,596.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,335.12x = 53,424,625,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,424,625,303.66/247,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,000.97

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