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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,516.07, 370,608.91 and 157,069.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,516.07, 370,608.91 and 157,069.09 is: 235,181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,516.07 : 370,608.91 = 157,069.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,516.07/370,608.91 = 157,069.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,516.07x = 370,608.91 × 157,069.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,516.07x = 58,211,202,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211,202,525.80/247,516.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,181.51

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