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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,960.57, 342,222.98 and 151,220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,960.57, 342,222.98 and 151,220.55 is: 208,707.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,960.57 : 342,222.98 = 151,220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,960.57/342,222.98 = 151,220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,960.57x = 342,222.98 × 151,220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,960.57x = 51,751,147,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,751,147,258.24/247,960.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,707.16

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