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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,963.51, 342,227.06 and 151,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,963.51, 342,227.06 and 151,223.50 is: 208,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,963.51 : 342,227.06 = 151,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,963.51/342,227.06 = 151,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,963.51x = 342,227.06 × 151,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,963.51x = 51,752,773,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,752,773,807.91/247,963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,711.25

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