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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,504.80, 371,434.19 and 105,449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,504.80, 371,434.19 and 105,449.57 is: 158,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,504.80 : 371,434.19 = 105,449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,504.80/371,434.19 = 105,449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,504.80x = 371,434.19 × 105,449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,504.80x = 39,167,573,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,167,573,234.38/247,504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,249.75

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