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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,598.13, 371,254.77 and 132,050.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,598.13, 371,254.77 and 132,050.09 is: 197,999.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,598.13 : 371,254.77 = 132,050.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,598.13/371,254.77 = 132,050.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,598.13x = 371,254.77 × 132,050.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,598.13x = 49,024,223,935.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,024,223,935.16/247,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,999.17

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