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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,989.20, 371,983.80 and 164,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,989.20, 371,983.80 and 164,008.40 is: 246,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,989.20 : 371,983.80 = 164,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,989.20/371,983.80 = 164,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,989.20x = 371,983.80 × 164,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,989.20x = 61,008,467,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,008,467,863.92/247,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,012.60

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