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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,599.63, 371,257.02 and 132,051.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,599.63, 371,257.02 and 132,051.59 is: 198,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,599.63 : 371,257.02 = 132,051.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,599.63/371,257.02 = 132,051.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,599.63x = 371,257.02 × 132,051.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,599.63x = 49,025,079,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,025,079,789.66/247,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,001.43

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