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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,448.12, 371,172 and 142,199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,448.12, 371,172 and 142,199.96 is: 213,299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,448.12 : 371,172 = 142,199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,448.12/371,172 = 142,199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,448.12x = 371,172 × 142,199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,448.12x = 52,780,643,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780,643,553.12/247,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,299.84

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