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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,889, 371,767.02 and 107,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,889, 371,767.02 and 107,614.28 is: 161,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,889 : 371,767.02 = 107,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,889/371,767.02 = 107,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,889x = 371,767.02 × 107,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,889x = 40,007,440,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,007,440,185.05/247,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,392.56

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