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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,233.59, 341,141.91 and 162,455.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,233.59, 341,141.91 and 162,455.75 is: 224,162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,233.59 : 341,141.91 = 162,455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,233.59/341,141.91 = 162,455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,233.59x = 341,141.91 × 162,455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,233.59x = 55,420,465,028.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,420,465,028.26/247,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,162.36

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