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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,017.30, 370,623.15 and 97,232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,017.30, 370,623.15 and 97,232.10 is: 145,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,017.30 : 370,623.15 = 97,232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,017.30/370,623.15 = 97,232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,017.30x = 370,623.15 × 97,232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,017.30x = 36,036,467,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,036,467,183.12/247,017.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,886.41

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