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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,224.80, 370,837.20 and 202,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,224.80, 370,837.20 and 202,901.60 is: 304,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,224.80 : 370,837.20 = 202,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,224.80/370,837.20 = 202,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,224.80x = 370,837.20 × 202,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,224.80x = 75,243,461,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,243,461,219.52/247,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,352.40

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