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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,735.81, 371,552.50 and 156,523.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,735.81, 371,552.50 and 156,523.51 is: 234,752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,735.81 : 371,552.50 = 156,523.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,735.81/371,552.50 = 156,523.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,735.81x = 371,552.50 × 156,523.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,735.81x = 58,156,701,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,156,701,449.28/247,735.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,752.91

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