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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,181.16, 340,928.82 and 162,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,181.16, 340,928.82 and 162,267.24 is: 223,809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,181.16 : 340,928.82 = 162,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,181.16/340,928.82 = 162,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,181.16x = 340,928.82 × 162,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,181.16x = 55,321,578,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,321,578,657.86/247,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,809.85

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