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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,221.60, 370,832.40 and 60,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,221.60, 370,832.40 and 60,233.10 is: 90,349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,221.60 : 370,832.40 = 60,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,221.60/370,832.40 = 60,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,221.60x = 370,832.40 × 60,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,221.60x = 22,336,385,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,385,032.44/247,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,349.65

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