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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,415.40, 371,123.10 and 107,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,415.40, 371,123.10 and 107,447.40 is: 161,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,415.40 : 371,123.10 = 107,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,415.40/371,123.10 = 107,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,415.40x = 371,123.10 × 107,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,415.40x = 39,876,212,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,876,212,174.94/247,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,171.10

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