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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,183.16, 340,931.58 and 162,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,183.16, 340,931.58 and 162,269.24 is: 223,812.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,183.16 : 340,931.58 = 162,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,183.16/340,931.58 = 162,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,183.16x = 340,931.58 × 162,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,183.16x = 55,322,708,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322,708,378.60/247,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,812.61

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