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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,961.82, 342,224.72 and 151,221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,961.82, 342,224.72 and 151,221.81 is: 208,708.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,961.82 : 342,224.72 = 151,221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,961.82/342,224.72 = 151,221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,961.82x = 342,224.72 × 151,221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,961.82x = 51,751,841,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,751,841,585.14/247,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,708.91

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