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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,439.16, 341,445.24 and 145,467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,439.16, 341,445.24 and 145,467.96 is: 200,733.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,439.16 : 341,445.24 = 145,467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,439.16/341,445.24 = 145,467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,439.16x = 341,445.24 × 145,467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,439.16x = 49,669,342,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669,342,514.51/247,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,733.56

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