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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,932.20, 372,287.10 and 142,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,932.20, 372,287.10 and 142,956.20 is: 214,658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,932.20 : 372,287.10 = 142,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,932.20/372,287.10 = 142,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,932.20x = 372,287.10 × 142,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,932.20x = 53,220,749,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,220,749,125.02/247,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,658.48

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