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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,214.84, 370,217.45 and 223,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,214.84, 370,217.45 and 223,253.25 is: 334,333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,214.84 : 370,217.45 = 223,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,214.84/370,217.45 = 223,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,214.84x = 370,217.45 × 223,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,214.84x = 82,652,248,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,652,248,089.03/247,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,333.69

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