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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,974.62, 342,212.04 and 151,184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,974.62, 342,212.04 and 151,184.07 is: 208,638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,974.62 : 342,212.04 = 151,184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,974.62/342,212.04 = 151,184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,974.62x = 342,212.04 × 151,184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,974.62x = 51,737,009,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,737,009,010.20/247,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,638.33

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