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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,910.88, 342,022.32 and 152,387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,910.88, 342,022.32 and 152,387.04 is: 210,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,910.88 : 342,022.32 = 152,387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,910.88/342,022.32 = 152,387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,910.88x = 342,022.32 × 152,387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,910.88x = 52,119,768,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119,768,958.73/247,910.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,235.91

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