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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,623.59, 371,071.28 and 146,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,623.59, 371,071.28 and 146,317.50 is: 219,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,623.59 : 371,071.28 = 146,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,623.59/371,071.28 = 146,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,623.59x = 371,071.28 × 146,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,623.59x = 54,294,221,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,294,221,279.81/247,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,261.11

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