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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,027.80, 370,638.90 and 97,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,027.80, 370,638.90 and 97,242.60 is: 145,902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,027.80 : 370,638.90 = 97,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,027.80/370,638.90 = 97,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,027.80x = 370,638.90 × 97,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,027.80x = 36,041,890,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,041,890,297.14/247,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,902.16

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