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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,124.96, 367,508.28 and 239,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,124.96, 367,508.28 and 239,251.76 is: 355,799.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,124.96 : 367,508.28 = 239,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,124.96/367,508.28 = 239,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,124.96x = 367,508.28 × 239,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,124.96x = 87,927,002,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,927,002,804.57/247,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,799.77

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