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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,188, 367,602.16 and 239,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,188, 367,602.16 and 239,314.72 is: 355,893.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,188 : 367,602.16 = 239,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,188/367,602.16 = 239,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,188x = 367,602.16 × 239,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,188x = 87,972,607,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,972,607,991.80/247,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,893.52

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