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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,146.03, 370,720.98 and 161,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,146.03, 370,720.98 and 161,828.76 is: 242,744.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,146.03 : 370,720.98 = 161,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,146.03/370,720.98 = 161,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,146.03x = 370,720.98 × 161,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,146.03x = 59,993,316,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,993,316,499.38/247,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,744.41

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