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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,644.72, 371,257.23 and 97,990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,644.72, 371,257.23 and 97,990.59 is: 146,902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,644.72 : 371,257.23 = 97,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,644.72/371,257.23 = 97,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,644.72x = 371,257.23 × 97,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,644.72x = 36,379,715,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,379,715,009.47/247,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,902.85

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