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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,785.33, 341,914.68 and 145,788.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,785.33, 341,914.68 and 145,788.33 is: 201,170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,785.33 : 341,914.68 = 145,788.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,785.33/341,914.68 = 145,788.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,785.33x = 341,914.68 × 145,788.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,785.33x = 49,847,170,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,847,170,199.68/247,785.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,170.79

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