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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,079.40, 370,619.10 and 162,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,079.40, 370,619.10 and 162,952.80 is: 244,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,079.40 : 370,619.10 = 162,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,079.40/370,619.10 = 162,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,079.40x = 370,619.10 × 162,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,079.40x = 60,393,420,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,393,420,078.48/247,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,429.20

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