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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,978.06, 342,272.49 and 152,570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,978.06, 342,272.49 and 152,570.18 is: 210,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,978.06 : 342,272.49 = 152,570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,978.06/342,272.49 = 152,570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,978.06x = 342,272.49 × 152,570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,978.06x = 52,220,575,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,220,575,691.89/247,978.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,585.47

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