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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,008.24, 340,600.68 and 160,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,008.24, 340,600.68 and 160,808.16 is: 221,739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,008.24 : 340,600.68 = 160,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,008.24/340,600.68 = 160,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,008.24x = 340,600.68 × 160,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,008.24x = 54,771,368,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,771,368,645.55/247,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,739.03

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