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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,726.32, 342,003.97 and 163,089.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,726.32, 342,003.97 and 163,089.42 is: 225,156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,726.32 : 342,003.97 = 163,089.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,726.32/342,003.97 = 163,089.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,726.32x = 342,003.97 × 163,089.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,726.32x = 55,777,229,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,777,229,105.00/247,726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,156.65

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