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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,927.20, 372,279.60 and 142,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,927.20, 372,279.60 and 142,951.20 is: 214,650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,927.20 : 372,279.60 = 142,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,927.20/372,279.60 = 142,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,927.20x = 372,279.60 × 142,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,927.20x = 53,217,815,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,217,815,555.52/247,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,650.98

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