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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,780.62, 371,450.61 and 107,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,780.62, 371,450.61 and 107,462.70 is: 161,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,780.62 : 371,450.61 = 107,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,780.62/371,450.61 = 107,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,780.62x = 371,450.61 × 107,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,780.62x = 39,917,085,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,917,085,467.25/247,780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,098.50

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