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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,143.20, 370,730.48 and 87,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,143.20, 370,730.48 and 87,199.20 is: 130,804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,143.20 : 370,730.48 = 87,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,143.20/370,730.48 = 87,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,143.20x = 370,730.48 × 87,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,143.20x = 32,327,401,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,327,401,271.62/247,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,804.33

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