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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,178.16, 340,924.68 and 162,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,178.16, 340,924.68 and 162,264.24 is: 223,805.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,178.16 : 340,924.68 = 162,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,178.16/340,924.68 = 162,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,178.16x = 340,924.68 × 162,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,178.16x = 55,319,884,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,319,884,097.44/247,178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,805.71

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