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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,249.70, 370,874.55 and 164,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,249.70, 370,874.55 and 164,143.70 is: 246,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,249.70 : 370,874.55 = 164,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,249.70/370,874.55 = 164,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,249.70x = 370,874.55 × 164,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,249.70x = 60,876,720,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,876,720,872.84/247,249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,215.55

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