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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,624.59, 371,072.77 and 146,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,624.59, 371,072.77 and 146,318.50 is: 219,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,624.59 : 371,072.77 = 146,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,624.59/371,072.77 = 146,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,624.59x = 371,072.77 × 146,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,624.59x = 54,294,811,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,294,811,097.25/247,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,262.60

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