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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,175.38, 371,066.01 and 163,005.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,175.38, 371,066.01 and 163,005.85 is: 244,708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,175.38 : 371,066.01 = 163,005.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,175.38/371,066.01 = 163,005.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,175.38x = 371,066.01 × 163,005.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,175.38x = 60,485,930,366.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,485,930,366.16/247,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,708.56

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