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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,180.16, 340,927.44 and 162,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,180.16, 340,927.44 and 162,266.24 is: 223,808.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,180.16 : 340,927.44 = 162,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,180.16/340,927.44 = 162,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,180.16x = 340,927.44 × 162,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,180.16x = 55,321,013,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,321,013,801.63/247,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,808.47

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