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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,386.60, 341,430.16 and 156,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,386.60, 341,430.16 and 156,751 is: 216,339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,386.60 : 341,430.16 = 156,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,386.60/341,430.16 = 156,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,386.60x = 341,430.16 × 156,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,386.60x = 53,519,519,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519,519,010.16/247,386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,339.60

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