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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,215.44, 341,060.83 and 161,275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,215.44, 341,060.83 and 161,275.46 is: 222,497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,215.44 : 341,060.83 = 161,275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,215.44/341,060.83 = 161,275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,215.44x = 341,060.83 × 161,275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,215.44x = 55,004,740,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,004,740,137.74/247,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,497.19

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