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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,960.26, 342,222.56 and 151,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,960.26, 342,222.56 and 151,220.24 is: 208,706.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,960.26 : 342,222.56 = 151,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,960.26/342,222.56 = 151,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,960.26x = 342,222.56 × 151,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,960.26x = 51,750,977,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,750,977,890.42/247,960.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,706.74

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