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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,827.60, 342,056.79 and 162,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,827.60, 342,056.79 and 162,952.56 is: 224,910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,827.60 : 342,056.79 = 162,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,827.60/342,056.79 = 162,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,827.60x = 342,056.79 × 162,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,827.60x = 55,739,029,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,739,029,595.88/247,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,910.50

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