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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,388.70, 371,010.15 and 97,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,388.70, 371,010.15 and 97,579.20 is: 146,340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,388.70 : 371,010.15 = 97,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,388.70/371,010.15 = 97,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,388.70x = 371,010.15 × 97,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,388.70x = 36,202,873,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,873,628.88/247,388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,340.05

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