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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,232.40, 370,686.60 and 97,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,232.40, 370,686.60 and 97,382.40 is: 146,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,232.40 : 370,686.60 = 97,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,232.40/370,686.60 = 97,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,232.40x = 370,686.60 × 97,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,232.40x = 36,098,350,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,098,350,755.84/247,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,009.79

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