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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,175.20, 370,762.80 and 237,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,175.20, 370,762.80 and 237,498.40 is: 356,247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,175.20 : 370,762.80 = 237,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,175.20/370,762.80 = 237,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,175.20x = 370,762.80 × 237,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,175.20x = 88,055,571,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,055,571,779.52/247,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,247.60

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