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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,792.34, 341,954.80 and 152,361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,792.34, 341,954.80 and 152,361.38 is: 210,259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,792.34 : 341,954.80 = 152,361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,792.34/341,954.80 = 152,361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,792.34x = 341,954.80 × 152,361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,792.34x = 52,100,705,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100,705,225.62/247,792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,259.55

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