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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,426.83, 370,299.06 and 152,716.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,426.83, 370,299.06 and 152,716.91 is: 228,556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,426.83 : 370,299.06 = 152,716.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,426.83/370,299.06 = 152,716.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,426.83x = 370,299.06 × 152,716.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,426.83x = 56,550,926,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,550,926,367.61/247,426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,556.16

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