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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,844.49, 371,786.43 and 105,690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,844.49, 371,786.43 and 105,690.98 is: 158,544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,844.49 : 371,786.43 = 105,690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,844.49/371,786.43 = 105,690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,844.49x = 371,786.43 × 105,690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,844.49x = 39,294,470,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,294,470,278.47/247,844.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,544.86

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