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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,686.23, 371,277.15 and 97,720.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,686.23, 371,277.15 and 97,720.67 is: 146,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,686.23 : 371,277.15 = 97,720.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,686.23/371,277.15 = 97,720.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,686.23x = 371,277.15 × 97,720.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,686.23x = 36,281,449,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,281,449,997.30/247,686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,481.50

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