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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,242.40, 371,036.40 and 107,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,242.40, 371,036.40 and 107,101.60 is: 160,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,242.40 : 371,036.40 = 107,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,242.40/371,036.40 = 107,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,242.40x = 371,036.40 × 107,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,242.40x = 39,738,592,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,738,592,098.24/247,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,727.25

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