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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,977.15, 342,215.53 and 151,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,977.15, 342,215.53 and 151,186.60 is: 208,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,977.15 : 342,215.53 = 151,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,977.15/342,215.53 = 151,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,977.15x = 342,215.53 × 151,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,977.15x = 51,738,403,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,738,403,348.13/247,977.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,641.82

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