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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,961.70, 371,942.55 and 164,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,961.70, 371,942.55 and 164,855.70 is: 247,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,961.70 : 371,942.55 = 164,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,961.70/371,942.55 = 164,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,961.70x = 371,942.55 × 164,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,961.70x = 61,316,849,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,316,849,440.04/247,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,283.55

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