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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,711.68, 371,472.44 and 105,466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,711.68, 371,472.44 and 105,466.77 is: 158,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,711.68 : 371,472.44 = 105,466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,711.68/371,472.44 = 105,466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,711.68x = 371,472.44 × 105,466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,711.68x = 39,177,997,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,177,997,863.49/247,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,159.67

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