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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,252.84, 371,182.04 and 163,083.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,252.84, 371,182.04 and 163,083.38 is: 244,824.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,252.84 : 371,182.04 = 163,083.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,252.84/371,182.04 = 163,083.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,252.84x = 371,182.04 × 163,083.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,252.84x = 60,533,621,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,533,621,678.50/247,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,824.78

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