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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,766.87, 341,985.83 and 145,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,766.87, 341,985.83 and 145,825.04 is: 201,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,766.87 : 341,985.83 = 145,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,766.87/341,985.83 = 145,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,766.87x = 341,985.83 × 145,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,766.87x = 49,870,097,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,870,097,465.02/247,766.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,278.31

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