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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,593.42, 341,760.24 and 145,614.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,593.42, 341,760.24 and 145,614.42 is: 200,995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,593.42 : 341,760.24 = 145,614.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,593.42/341,760.24 = 145,614.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,593.42x = 341,760.24 × 145,614.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,593.42x = 49,765,219,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,765,219,126.66/247,593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,995.73

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