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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,233.21, 341,141.40 and 162,455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,233.21, 341,141.40 and 162,455.37 is: 224,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,233.21 : 341,141.40 = 162,455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,233.21/341,141.40 = 162,455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,233.21x = 341,141.40 × 162,455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,233.21x = 55,420,252,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,420,252,542.05/247,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,161.84

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