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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,251.84, 371,180.54 and 163,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,251.84, 371,180.54 and 163,082.38 is: 244,823.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,251.84 : 371,180.54 = 163,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,251.84/371,180.54 = 163,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,251.84x = 371,180.54 × 163,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,251.84x = 60,533,004,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,533,004,129.52/247,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,823.27

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