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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,939.20, 372,297.60 and 142,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,939.20, 372,297.60 and 142,963.20 is: 214,668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,939.20 : 372,297.60 = 142,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,939.20/372,297.60 = 142,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,939.20x = 372,297.60 × 142,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,939.20x = 53,224,856,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,224,856,248.32/247,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,668.98

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