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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,223.80, 370,835.70 and 217,699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,223.80, 370,835.70 and 217,699.30 is: 326,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,223.80 : 370,835.70 = 217,699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,223.80/370,835.70 = 217,699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,223.80x = 370,835.70 × 217,699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,223.80x = 80,730,672,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,730,672,305.01/247,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,548.95

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