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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,747.16, 341,945.40 and 162,872.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,747.16, 341,945.40 and 162,872.12 is: 224,799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,747.16 : 341,945.40 = 162,872.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,747.16/341,945.40 = 162,872.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,747.16x = 341,945.40 × 162,872.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,747.16x = 55,693,372,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693,372,222.25/247,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,799.24

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