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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,168.13, 340,762.14 and 196,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,168.13, 340,762.14 and 196,349.54 is: 270,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,168.13 : 340,762.14 = 196,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,168.13/340,762.14 = 196,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,168.13x = 340,762.14 × 196,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,168.13x = 66,908,487,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,908,487,734.60/247,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,700.31

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