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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,072.68, 341,021.34 and 162,304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,072.68, 341,021.34 and 162,304.56 is: 224,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,072.68 : 341,021.34 = 162,304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,072.68/341,021.34 = 162,304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,072.68x = 341,021.34 × 162,304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,072.68x = 55,349,318,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,349,318,539.31/247,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,020.39

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