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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,005.82, 370,420.98 and 106,687.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,005.82, 370,420.98 and 106,687.90 is: 159,993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,005.82 : 370,420.98 = 106,687.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,005.82/370,420.98 = 106,687.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,005.82x = 370,420.98 × 106,687.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,005.82x = 39,519,436,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,519,436,472.14/247,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,993.95

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