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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,450.12, 371,175 and 142,201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,450.12, 371,175 and 142,201.96 is: 213,302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,450.12 : 371,175 = 142,201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,450.12/371,175 = 142,201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,450.12x = 371,175 × 142,201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,450.12x = 52,781,812,503
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,781,812,503/247,450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,302.84

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