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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,982.02, 342,252.54 and 151,242.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,982.02, 342,252.54 and 151,242.00 is: 208,736.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,982.02 : 342,252.54 = 151,242.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,982.02/342,252.54 = 151,242.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,982.02x = 342,252.54 × 151,242.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,982.02x = 51,762,957,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,762,957,371.23/247,982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,736.74

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