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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,111.72, 341,044.23 and 161,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,111.72, 341,044.23 and 161,162.62 is: 222,424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,111.72 : 341,044.23 = 161,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,111.72/341,044.23 = 161,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,111.72x = 341,044.23 × 161,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,111.72x = 54,963,581,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963,581,642.68/247,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,424.02

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