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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,218.19, 369,811.68 and 197,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,218.19, 369,811.68 and 197,395.60 is: 295,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,218.19 : 369,811.68 = 197,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,218.19/369,811.68 = 197,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,218.19x = 369,811.68 × 197,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,218.19x = 72,999,198,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,999,198,460.61/247,218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,282.47

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