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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,223.40, 371,612.70 and 242,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,223.40, 371,612.70 and 242,557.80 is: 364,599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,223.40 : 371,612.70 = 242,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,223.40/371,612.70 = 242,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,223.40x = 371,612.70 × 242,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,223.40x = 90,137,558,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,137,558,964.06/247,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,599.63

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