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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,638.80, 371,555.40 and 97,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,638.80, 371,555.40 and 97,853.60 is: 146,818.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,638.80 : 371,555.40 = 97,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,638.80/371,555.40 = 97,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,638.80x = 371,555.40 × 97,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,638.80x = 36,358,033,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,358,033,489.44/247,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,818.81

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