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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,253.20, 370,879.80 and 164,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,253.20, 370,879.80 and 164,147.20 is: 246,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,253.20 : 370,879.80 = 164,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,253.20/370,879.80 = 164,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,253.20x = 370,879.80 × 164,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,253.20x = 60,878,880,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,878,880,706.56/247,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,220.80

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