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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,192.02, 370,364.24 and 165,986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,192.02, 370,364.24 and 165,986.82 is: 248,695.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,192.02 : 370,364.24 = 165,986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,192.02/370,364.24 = 165,986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,192.02x = 370,364.24 × 165,986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,192.02x = 61,475,582,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,582,854.28/247,192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,695.66

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