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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,176.20, 370,764.30 and 237,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,176.20, 370,764.30 and 237,499.40 is: 356,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,176.20 : 370,764.30 = 237,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,176.20/370,764.30 = 237,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,176.20x = 370,764.30 × 237,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,176.20x = 88,056,298,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,056,298,791.42/247,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,249.10

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