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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,011.24, 340,604.82 and 160,811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,011.24, 340,604.82 and 160,811.16 is: 221,743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,011.24 : 340,604.82 = 160,811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,011.24/340,604.82 = 160,811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,011.24x = 340,604.82 × 160,811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,011.24x = 54,773,056,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,773,056,205.79/247,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,743.17

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