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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,210.78, 369,800.97 and 197,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,210.78, 369,800.97 and 197,388.16 is: 295,271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,210.78 : 369,800.97 = 197,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,210.78/369,800.97 = 197,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,210.78x = 369,800.97 × 197,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,210.78x = 72,994,333,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,994,333,034.52/247,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,271.64

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