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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,257.32, 371,038.26 and 97,472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,257.32, 371,038.26 and 97,472.12 is: 146,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,257.32 : 371,038.26 = 97,472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,257.32/371,038.26 = 97,472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,257.32x = 371,038.26 × 97,472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,257.32x = 36,165,883,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,165,883,948.12/247,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,268.21

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