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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,789.74, 342,004.26 and 162,914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,789.74, 342,004.26 and 162,914.70 is: 224,858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,789.74 : 342,004.26 = 162,914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,789.74/342,004.26 = 162,914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,789.74x = 342,004.26 × 162,914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,789.74x = 55,717,521,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717,521,416.62/247,789.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,858.06

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