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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,442.80, 371,261.40 and 97,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,442.80, 371,261.40 and 97,657.60 is: 146,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,442.80 : 371,261.40 = 97,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,442.80/371,261.40 = 97,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,442.80x = 371,261.40 × 97,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,442.80x = 36,256,497,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,256,497,296.64/247,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,524.76

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