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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,906.40, 342,181.77 and 145,990.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,906.40, 342,181.77 and 145,990.98 is: 201,509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,906.40 : 342,181.77 = 145,990.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,906.40/342,181.77 = 145,990.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,906.40x = 342,181.77 × 145,990.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,906.40x = 49,955,451,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955,451,940.43/247,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,509.33

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