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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,193.07, 370,517.59 and 161,768.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,193.07, 370,517.59 and 161,768.85 is: 242,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,193.07 : 370,517.59 = 161,768.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,193.07/370,517.59 = 161,768.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,193.07x = 370,517.59 × 161,768.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,193.07x = 59,938,203,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,938,203,251.84/247,193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,475.26

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