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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,839.40, 371,348.70 and 142,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,839.40, 371,348.70 and 142,474.60 is: 213,475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,839.40 : 371,348.70 = 142,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,839.40/371,348.70 = 142,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,839.40x = 371,348.70 × 142,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,839.40x = 52,907,757,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,907,757,493.02/247,839.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,475.97

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