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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,499.20, 371,394.60 and 163,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,499.20, 371,394.60 and 163,502.20 is: 245,349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,499.20 : 371,394.60 = 163,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,499.20/371,394.60 = 163,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,499.20x = 371,394.60 × 163,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,499.20x = 60,723,834,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,723,834,168.12/247,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,349.62

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