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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,748.16, 341,946.78 and 162,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,748.16, 341,946.78 and 162,873.12 is: 224,800.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,748.16 : 341,946.78 = 162,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,748.16/341,946.78 = 162,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,748.16x = 341,946.78 × 162,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,748.16x = 55,693,938,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693,938,932.55/247,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,800.62

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