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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,147.70, 370,721.55 and 220,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,147.70, 370,721.55 and 220,903.70 is: 331,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,147.70 : 370,721.55 = 220,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,147.70/370,721.55 = 220,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,147.70x = 370,721.55 × 220,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,147.70x = 81,893,762,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,893,762,064.74/247,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,355.55

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