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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,725.82, 342,003.28 and 163,088.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,725.82, 342,003.28 and 163,088.92 is: 225,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,725.82 : 342,003.28 = 163,088.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,725.82/342,003.28 = 163,088.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,725.82x = 342,003.28 × 163,088.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,725.82x = 55,776,945,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,776,945,571.66/247,725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,155.96

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