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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,913.40, 372,215.70 and 154,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,913.40, 372,215.70 and 154,601.40 is: 232,117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,913.40 : 372,215.70 = 154,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,913.40/372,215.70 = 154,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,913.40x = 372,215.70 × 154,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,913.40x = 57,545,068,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,545,068,321.98/247,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,117.62

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