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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,337.12, 341,163.82 and 156,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,337.12, 341,163.82 and 156,598.50 is: 216,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,337.12 : 341,163.82 = 156,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,337.12/341,163.82 = 156,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,337.12x = 341,163.82 × 156,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,337.12x = 53,425,742,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425,742,466.27/247,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,003.74

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