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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,625.59, 371,074.27 and 146,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,625.59, 371,074.27 and 146,319.50 is: 219,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,625.59 : 371,074.27 = 146,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,625.59/371,074.27 = 146,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,625.59x = 371,074.27 × 146,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,625.59x = 54,295,401,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295,401,649.27/247,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,264.10

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