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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,280.40, 370,758.60 and 97,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,280.40, 370,758.60 and 97,430.40 is: 146,081.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,280.40 : 370,758.60 = 97,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,280.40/370,758.60 = 97,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,280.40x = 370,758.60 × 97,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,280.40x = 36,123,158,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,158,701.44/247,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,081.77

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