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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,224.24, 372,689.34 and 230,745.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,224.24, 372,689.34 and 230,745.76 is: 347,848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,224.24 : 372,689.34 = 230,745.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,224.24/372,689.34 = 230,745.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,224.24x = 372,689.34 × 230,745.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,224.24x = 85,996,485,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,996,485,002.20/247,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,848.11

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