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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,639.04, 341,887.73 and 150,879.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,639.04, 341,887.73 and 150,879.41 is: 208,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,639.04 : 341,887.73 = 150,879.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,639.04/341,887.73 = 150,879.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,639.04x = 341,887.73 × 150,879.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,639.04x = 51,583,818,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,583,818,988.64/247,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,302.45

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