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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,451.15, 341,490.17 and 145,457.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,451.15, 341,490.17 and 145,457.91 is: 200,736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,451.15 : 341,490.17 = 145,457.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,451.15/341,490.17 = 145,457.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,451.15x = 341,490.17 × 145,457.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,451.15x = 49,672,446,777.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,672,446,777.39/247,451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,736.37

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