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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,599.27, 371,256.45 and 132,051.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,599.27, 371,256.45 and 132,051.21 is: 198,000.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,599.27 : 371,256.45 = 132,051.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,599.27/371,256.45 = 132,051.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,599.27x = 371,256.45 × 132,051.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,599.27x = 49,024,863,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,024,863,442.80/247,599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,000.84

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