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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,184.16, 340,932.96 and 162,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,184.16, 340,932.96 and 162,270.24 is: 223,813.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,184.16 : 340,932.96 = 162,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,184.16/340,932.96 = 162,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,184.16x = 340,932.96 × 162,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,184.16x = 55,323,273,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,323,273,243.11/247,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,813.99

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