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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,427.36, 341,445.50 and 150,596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,427.36, 341,445.50 and 150,596.12 is: 207,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,427.36 : 341,445.50 = 150,596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,427.36/341,445.50 = 150,596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,427.36x = 341,445.50 × 150,596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,427.36x = 51,420,367,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,420,367,491.46/247,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,820.05

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