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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,915.40, 372,218.70 and 154,603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,915.40, 372,218.70 and 154,603.40 is: 232,120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,915.40 : 372,218.70 = 154,603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,915.40/372,218.70 = 154,603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,915.40x = 372,218.70 × 154,603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,915.40x = 57,546,276,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,546,276,563.58/247,915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,120.62

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