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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,316.25, 370,725.12 and 97,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,316.25, 370,725.12 and 97,498.56 is: 146,149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,316.25 : 370,725.12 = 97,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,316.25/370,725.12 = 97,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,316.25x = 370,725.12 × 97,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,316.25x = 36,145,165,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,145,165,355.83/247,316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,149.58

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