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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,541.40, 371,312.10 and 163,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,541.40, 371,312.10 and 163,560.60 is: 245,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,541.40 : 371,312.10 = 163,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,541.40/371,312.10 = 163,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,541.40x = 371,312.10 × 163,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,541.40x = 60,732,029,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,732,029,863.26/247,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,340.90

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