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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,969.75, 341,881.50 and 160,600.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,969.75, 341,881.50 and 160,600.52 is: 221,423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,969.75 : 341,881.50 = 160,600.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,969.75/341,881.50 = 160,600.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,969.75x = 341,881.50 × 160,600.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,969.75x = 54,906,345,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,906,345,648.78/247,969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,423.56

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