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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,931.40, 372,242.70 and 154,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,931.40, 372,242.70 and 154,619.40 is: 232,144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,931.40 : 372,242.70 = 154,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,931.40/372,242.70 = 154,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,931.40x = 372,242.70 × 154,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,931.40x = 57,555,942,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,555,942,928.38/247,931.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,144.63

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