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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,670.22, 371,501.33 and 97,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,670.22, 371,501.33 and 97,911.90 is: 146,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,670.22 : 371,501.33 = 97,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,670.22/371,501.33 = 97,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,670.22x = 371,501.33 × 97,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,670.22x = 36,374,400,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,374,400,583.27/247,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,866.27

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