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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,721.32, 341,997.06 and 163,084.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,721.32, 341,997.06 and 163,084.42 is: 225,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,721.32 : 341,997.06 = 163,084.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,721.32/341,997.06 = 163,084.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,721.32x = 341,997.06 × 163,084.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,721.32x = 55,774,392,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,774,392,171.81/247,721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,149.75

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