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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,264.10, 341,127.86 and 161,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,264.10, 341,127.86 and 161,324.18 is: 222,564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,264.10 : 341,127.86 = 161,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,264.10/341,127.86 = 161,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,264.10x = 341,127.86 × 161,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,264.10x = 55,032,172,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,032,172,289.65/247,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,564.34

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