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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,911.40, 372,212.70 and 154,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,911.40, 372,212.70 and 154,599.40 is: 232,114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,911.40 : 372,212.70 = 154,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,911.40/372,212.70 = 154,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,911.40x = 372,212.70 × 154,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,911.40x = 57,543,860,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543,860,092.38/247,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,114.62

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