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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,182.16, 340,930.20 and 162,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,182.16, 340,930.20 and 162,268.24 is: 223,811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,182.16 : 340,930.20 = 162,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,182.16/340,930.20 = 162,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,182.16x = 340,930.20 × 162,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,182.16x = 55,322,143,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322,143,516.85/247,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,811.23

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