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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,779.57, 341,906.76 and 145,782.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,779.57, 341,906.76 and 145,782.58 is: 201,162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,779.57 : 341,906.76 = 145,782.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,779.57/341,906.76 = 145,782.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,779.57x = 341,906.76 × 145,782.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,779.57x = 49,844,049,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,844,049,592.24/247,779.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,162.87

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