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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,962.57, 342,225.76 and 151,222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,962.57, 342,225.76 and 151,222.56 is: 208,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,962.57 : 342,225.76 = 151,222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,962.57/342,225.76 = 151,222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,962.57x = 342,225.76 × 151,222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,962.57x = 51,752,255,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,752,255,525.15/247,962.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,709.95

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