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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,912.40, 372,214.20 and 154,600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,912.40, 372,214.20 and 154,600.40 is: 232,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,912.40 : 372,214.20 = 154,600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,912.40/372,214.20 = 154,600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,912.40x = 372,214.20 × 154,600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,912.40x = 57,544,464,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,544,464,205.68/247,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,116.12

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