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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,210.40, 371,593.20 and 242,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,210.40, 371,593.20 and 242,544.80 is: 364,580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,210.40 : 371,593.20 = 242,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,210.40/371,593.20 = 242,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,210.40x = 371,593.20 × 242,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,210.40x = 90,127,998,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,127,998,375.36/247,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,580.12

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