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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,246.44, 371,021.94 and 97,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,246.44, 371,021.94 and 97,461.24 is: 146,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,246.44 : 371,021.94 = 97,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,246.44/371,021.94 = 97,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,246.44x = 371,021.94 × 97,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,246.44x = 36,160,258,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,160,258,339.61/247,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,251.89

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