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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,764.86, 341,856.69 and 145,794.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,764.86, 341,856.69 and 145,794.77 is: 201,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,764.86 : 341,856.69 = 145,794.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,764.86/341,856.69 = 145,794.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,764.86x = 341,856.69 × 145,794.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,764.86x = 49,840,917,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,840,917,491.51/247,764.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,162.17

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