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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,741.92, 371,481.65 and 97,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,741.92, 371,481.65 and 97,976.16 is: 146,912.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,741.92 : 371,481.65 = 97,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,741.92/371,481.65 = 97,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,741.92x = 371,481.65 × 97,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,741.92x = 36,396,345,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,396,345,577.46/247,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,912.34

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